Rayquaza – Emerald (#9)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Rayquaza (#9) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Emerald released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Dragon Dance attack, During your next turn, if any of your current Active Pokémon does damage to any Defending Pokémon, the attack does 30 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).. TCGplayer market price sits around $87.22, Cardmarket average sale is €63.10, Floor listings start near €3.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $87.22
- Cardmarket trend price: €68.74
- Recent low listing: €3.50
Card Details
- Set
- Emerald
- Card Number
- 9
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Colorless ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Dragon Dance
[Colorless, Colorless]
During your next turn, if any of your current Active Pokémon does damage to any Defending Pokémon, the attack does 30 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance). - Dragon Claw [Fire, Lightning, Colorless] — 40
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Rayquaza from Emerald (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Rayquaza 9 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Rayquaza's Dragon Dance for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your next turn, if any of your current Active Pokémon does damage to any Defending Pokémon, t...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Colorless ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald #9 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $87.22 |
�📦 Emerald Set Context
This Rayquaza is part of the Emerald expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Rayquaza 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
- Rare Holo cards from Emerald are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou 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.
More from Emerald
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Rayquaza 9 was released in 2005 in the Emerald 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 Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Emerald 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 Rayquaza 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 Rayquaza 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: Rayquaza works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.