Entei-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Entei-EX from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare Holo EX card numbered 13. This Basic EX Pokémon has 180 HP and the standout attack Grand Flame. Shizurow’s vivid artwork captures Entei’s fiery presence in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Rules: Pokémon-EX rule applies: when knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Attacks:
• Fire Fang (30 damage): Burns the Defending Pokémon.
• Grand Flame (90 damage): Allows attachment of a Fire Energy from discard to a Benched Pokémon.

Key Printings

This printing is from Dark Explorers, numbered 13, classified as a Rare Holo EX. It is a Basic EX Pokémon card with no evolutions from previous forms. The artwork by Shizurow highlights Entei’s intense, fiery theme.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “bw5-13” and the Rare Holo EX rarity. The card’s subtype is Basic, EX, and it carries no regulation mark. The image for this printing is available at /images/bw5/bw5-13.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  The Pokémon-EX rule applies, meaning if Entei-EX is knocked out, the opponent takes two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage. Avoid excessive handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Entei-EX debuts as a powerful Fire-type Basic EX Pokémon with strong attacks and high HP. Its inclusion adds a fiery edge to the Black & White series, with no known alternate printings or variants. The set emphasizes exploration and darker themes, with Entei-EX standing out as a Rare Holo collectible.