Slaking ex Collector’s Guide (Surging Sparks #147)

Character Intro

Slaking ex from the Surging Sparks set is a Double Rare with a massive 340 HP, the Born to Slack Ability, and the heavy-hitting Great Swing attack. Numbered 147, it combines bulk with strong offensive potential.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Slaking ex
• Stage: Stage 2, ex
• Type: Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: H
• Rules: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing of Slaking ex from the Surging Sparks set, card number 147. It is a Double Rare card with no known alternate illustrators or release date details.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “sv8” and card number 147. The card is also referenced in market queries as “Slaking ex Surging Sparks 147.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Ability — Born to Slack: Slaking ex can’t attack unless the opponent has Pokémon ex or Pokémon V in play.
• Attack — Great Swing: Deals 280 damage but requires discarding an Energy from Slaking ex afterward.
• Prize Rule: As a Pokémon ex, if it’s Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Given its Double Rare status and high HP, protect the card to preserve condition. Use a sleeve (and ideally a top loader), and store away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Introduced Slaking ex as a powerful Colorless-type Stage 2, ex Pokémon with a unique ability and a high-damage attack, enriching the strategic options for collectors and players alike.