Latias ex (Surging Sparks 76) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Latias ex from the Surging Sparks set is a striking Double Rare card with 210 HP. It features the unique ability Skyliner and the powerful attack Eon Blade. This card is numbered 76 in the set, making it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic, ex
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Ability: Skyliner — Your Basic Pokémon in play have no Retreat Cost.
• Attack: Eon Blade — 200 damage; prevents attacking next turn.
• Regulation Mark: H
• Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide covers the exact printing of Latias ex from the Scarlet & Violet Surging Sparks set, card number 76. It is a Double Rare card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “sv8-76” and its unique Psychic type with the Skyliner ability.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Follows the Pokémon ex rule, awarding your opponent 2 Prize cards if knocked out.
• Skyliner gives your Basic Pokémon in play no Retreat Cost, a strong board-mobility tool.
• Eon Blade hits for 200 damage but forces a turn of recovery where it cannot attack.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Double Rare card’s condition, 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 may affect collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Introduced Latias ex as a powerful Psychic-type Basic ex Pokémon with a unique ability that gives Basic Pokémon no Retreat Cost and a high-damage attack balanced by a cooldown turn. This set emphasizes strategic play with strong, versatile Pokémon.