Hydreigon ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Hydreigon ex from Surging Sparks is an Ultra Rare with a commanding 330 HP and the standout attack Crashing Headbutt. As card number 223, it makes a bold addition to any Darkness-type collection, especially as a Stage 2 Tera Pokémon ex that evolves from Zweilous.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Hydreigon ex
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2, Tera, ex
• Evolves from: Zweilous
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: H

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing of Hydreigon ex from the Surging Sparks set, card number 223. It is an Ultra Rare card with no known alternate print variants or illustrator details.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Hydreigon ex. The card can be identified by its set code “sv8-223,” its Ultra Rare rarity, and its distinctive Darkness type with Tera and ex subtypes. The card image is available at: /images/sv8/sv8-223.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
– Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
– Tera: As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks (both yours and your opponent’s).
– Attacks:
– Crashing Headbutt discards the top 3 cards of your opponent’s deck and deals 200 damage.
– Obsidian deals 130 damage to the opponent’s Active Pokémon and 130 damage to 2 of their Benched Pokémon (without applying Weakness or Resistance to Benched Pokémon).

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the value and condition of this Ultra Rare Hydreigon ex, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since illustrator details are unknown and could affect future collector interest.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): This set introduces Hydreigon ex as a powerful Stage 2, Tera, ex Pokémon with disruptive and multi-target attacks, emphasizing strategic bench protection and deck manipulation.