Latias-EX Collector’s Guide (Plasma Freeze #85)

Character Intro

Latias-EX from the Plasma Freeze set is a Rare Holo EX card featuring 160 HP. This Dragon-type Basic Pokémon-EX showcases the Bright Down ability and the Barrier Break attack. It is card number 85 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Dragon ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Bright Down — prevents all effects of attacks, including damage, from opponent’s Pokémon with Abilities.
• Attack: Barrier Break — deals 70 damage unaffected by Weakness, Resistance, or other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Set Code: bw9
• Series: black_white
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Plasma Freeze expansion, identified as card number 85. It is a Rare Holo EX with distinctive artwork by Ryo Ueda, a highlight for collectors within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code bw9 and card number 85 within Plasma Freeze. The subtype is Basic, EX, and it prominently features the Dragon type.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Keep in mind the Pokémon-EX rule—when Latias-EX is knocked out, the opponent takes two Prize cards—which can shape deck-building and gameplay choices.

Care & Storage Tips

To protect the holofoil and artwork, use a sleeve and keep the card away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching; a top loader or binder offers added safety for handling and display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze: Introduces Latias-EX as a Dragon-type Basic EX with an ability that counters opposing Abilities. Known for strategic depth and attractive holofoil cards, Plasma Freeze makes Latias-EX a standout collectible. The exact release date of this printing remains unknown.