Entei-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Entei-EX from Dark Explorers is a Rare Ultra Basic Pokémon-EX with 180 HP. Numbered 103, it features the standout attack Grand Flame and vivid 5ban Graphics artwork, making it a striking addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Entei-EX
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Rules: Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Set Code: bw5
• Series: black_white
• Print Variants: None known
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Entei-EX appears in the Dark Explorers set as card number 103. It is a Rare Ultra card notable for its high HP and two attacks:
– Fire Fang, which inflicts Burn status
– Grand Flame, which allows energy retrieval from the discard pile

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identify this card by:
– Set code: “bw5”
– Card number: 103
– Illustration: 5ban Graphics
– Subtype: Basic, EX
– Type: Fire
– Retreat cost: three energy

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Remember the Pokémon-EX rule: when this Pokémon is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra status, consider a top loader or rigid case for long-term storage. Avoid bending or scratching to preserve collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers (bw5): Entei-EX debuts as a powerful Fire-type Basic Pokémon-EX with high HP and impactful attacks, showcasing aggressive play and energy manipulation that appeal to collectors and players alike.

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.