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Rayquaza

Mega Evolution

Ascended Heroes · #153 · Rare · 2026

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Card facts

Quick reference for collectors and graders.

Set position
153 / 295
Release year
2026
Rarity
Rare
HP
120
Subtype
Basic
Retreat cost
1 energy
Regulation mark
I
Illustrator
nagimiso
Pokédex #
384
Series
Mega Evolution

Card analysis

Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.

Primary role
Gust
Damage efficiency
130 damage
43.33 per Energy
Prize liability
1 Prize given up
Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
Setup
Basic
Plays straight down — no evolution needed

Also does

Attacker

Strategy & play

How Rayquaza plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.

  • A Basic — hits the board turn 1 with no evolution tax.
  • Its main attack (Dragon Claw) needs 3 Energy — a turn-3 swing on manual attachment — you’ll want Energy acceleration to power it up on time.
  • Hits for 130 — one-shots small Basics and support Pokémon, but trades down into the format’s big attackers.
  • Needs Lightning / Fire Energy to attack — note its own type is Dragon, so build for the attack cost, not the type.
  • A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
  • Currently Standard-legal — usable in the main rotating format.

Competitive performance

From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.

Meta inclusion
0% of decks
1 copies on average · 8 decks

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About this card

HP: 120Type:NDragonSubtype: Basic

"It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground."

LCBreakthrough Assault — 20+

If this Pokémon moved from your Bench to the Active Spot this turn, this attack does 90 more damage.

RLCDragon Claw — 130

Retreat cost:C

Tournament legality

Current legal status across competitive formats.

expandedLegal
standardLegal
unlimitedLegal

Tournament play

Decklist data from the past 30 days of competitive Pokémon TCG tournaments (sourced from Limitless TCG).

Recent decks

3

ran Rayquaza

Tournaments scanned

286

past 30 days

Competitive note

Occasional competitive appearance.

2 top-cut decks · best finish 3rd

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Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Rayquaza is real?

Rayquaza 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 Rayquaza worth?

As of the latest data, 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 Rayquaza from?

Rayquaza is from the Pokémon set "Ascended Heroes" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.

What rarity is Rayquaza?

Rayquaza is a Rare card in the Ascended Heroes set.

Rayquaza in the news

Recent posts from card communities and trading-card press mentioning Rayquaza.

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