Pokémon · XY
M Rayquaza-EX
Ancient Origins · #98 · Rare Secret · 2015
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Market reference
$972.41
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 98 / 100
- Release year
- 2015
- Rarity
- Rare Secret
- HP
- 220
- Subtype
- MEGA · EX
- Evolves from
- Rayquaza-EX
- Retreat cost
- 1 energy
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Pokédex #
- 384
- Series
- XY
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Attacker
- Damage efficiency
- 30 damage
- 10 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 2 Prizes given up
- Two-prize Pokémon — a single KO swings the prize race
Strategy & play
How M Rayquaza-EX plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Its main attack (Emerald Break) needs 3 Energy — a turn-3 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
- Attacks on any Energy (Colorless cost) — splashable into any deck regardless of type.
- Colorless type, weak to Lightning ×2 — a Lightning attacker doing ≥110 effectively one-shots it.
- A two-prize Pokémon — each KO gives the opponent 2 Prizes, so a single bad trade can lose the race. Back it with single-prize attackers.
How to beat M Rayquaza-EX
- Exploit its Lightning weakness — ≥110 damage one-shots it.
- It gives up 2 Prizes — out-trade it with single-prize attackers.
Budget alternatives
Cheaper cards that fill a similar role in Standard decks. Reference prices — most-played option first.
More by 5ban Graphics
This card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
Building around M Rayquaza-EX?
Drop it into the deck builder for a live consistency score, synergy suggestions, and Standard legality checks.
About this card
Ancient Trait: θ Max
When 1 of your Pokémon becomes this Pokémon, heal all damage from it.
CCCEmerald Break — 30×
This attack does 30 damage times the number of your Benched Pokémon.
Mega Evolution rule: When 1 of your Pokémon becomes a Mega Evolution Pokémon, your turn ends.
Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Weakness:L×2
Resistance:F-20
Retreat cost:C
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
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Recent tournament results
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Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/07/19| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $690.00 | $907.05 | $1,999.99 | $972.41 | — |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/01/16| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €29.99 |
| 7-day average | €24.57 |
| 30-day average | €20.18 |
| Low | €9.00 |
| Trend price | €25.90 |
| Low (excellent+) | €33.00 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €22.99 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €16.14 |
| averageSellPrice | €35.00 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €15.00 |
| Reverse holo trend | €20.08 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my M Rayquaza-EX is real?
M Rayquaza-EX is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is M Rayquaza-EX worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for M Rayquaza-EX is $972.41; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is M Rayquaza-EX from?
M Rayquaza-EX is from the Pokémon set "Ancient Origins" in the XY series, released in 2015.
What rarity is M Rayquaza-EX?
M Rayquaza-EX is a Rare Secret card in the Ancient Origins set.
Other M Rayquaza-EX printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
