Slaking ex Collector’s Guide: Surging Sparks #227

Character Intro

Slaking ex from the Surging Sparks set is an Ultra Rare card with a hefty 340 HP, the ability Born to Slack, and the powerful attack Great Swing. It’s a standout pull for collectors who value robust, unique Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Slaking ex
• Stage: Stage 2,ex (evolves from Vigoroth)
• Type: Colorless
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Born to Slack — prevents attacking if opponent has no Pokémon ex or Pokémon V in play
• Attack: Great Swing — costs 2 Colorless, deals 280 damage, requires discarding an Energy
• Pokémon ex rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

This guide covers Slaking ex from Surging Sparks, card number 227. It is an Ultra Rare with no known alternate illustrators or release dates.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identifiers: set code sv8, card number 227, regulation mark H. Market reference query: “Slaking ex Surging Sparks 227.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
The Pokémon ex rule applies: when Slaking ex is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Born to Slack limits your ability to attack if the opponent has no Pokémon ex or Pokémon V in play.

Care & Storage Tips

As an Ultra Rare with high HP and a strategic ability, protect its condition with a sleeve or toploader and store away from sunlight and moisture.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Introduced Slaking ex as a powerful Colorless-type Stage 2,ex with a unique ability and a high-damage attack, boosting both competitive and collector appeal.