Latias – EX Trainer Kit Latias (#4)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Latias (#4) is a card from EX - EX Trainer Kit Latias released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Nakaoka and the Dragon Dew attack (10 damage), Remove 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon.
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Card Details
- Set
- EX Trainer Kit Latias
- Card Number
- 4
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Nakaoka
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Dragon Dew
[Fire]
— 10
Remove 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon - Heat Blast [Fire, Fire, Colorless] — 40
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Latias from EX Trainer Kit Latias represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Nakaoka.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Latias 4 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Latias's Dragon Dew deals 10 damage for Fire energy. Special effect: Remove 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Latias Cards
Looking for other Latias cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
EX Trainer Kit Latias #4 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Common | N/A |
�📦 EX Trainer Kit Latias Set Context
This Latias is part of the EX Trainer Kit Latias expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Nakaoka, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Latias card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- The illustration by Nakaoka resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Latias 4 was released in 2004 in the EX Trainer Kit Latias expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Nakaoka. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: EX Trainer Kit Latias is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Latias with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Latias card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Latias works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.