Team Magma vs. Team Aqua
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Lead your Team to victory!
Get ready for exciting, new head-to-head battles with the EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua expansion. Pick a side, then equip yourself with a powerful mix of new Pokémon-ex Evolution cards and all-new Dual Energy type Pokémon. Every team needs a hero. You’re it!
The EX Dragon Pokémon Set swooped into English-language game shops on November 24, 2003, introducing Hoenn’s sky-soaring icons to the TCG and cementing Dragons as the stars of Nintendo’s fledgling EX era. Known in Japan as Rulers of the Heavens, the expansion features 97 base cards plus three secret rares, pushing the official total to an even 100. Its orange-and-emerald booster wrappers, two-deck lineup (FireFang and WindBlast), and silver e-Reader borders gave the set an unmistakable presence on store shelves.
From a gameplay standpoint, the EX Dragon Pokémon Set was groundbreaking. It spotlighted seven powerhouse Pokémon-ex—including Rayquaza ex, Latias ex, and Latios ex—that could swing games with explosive attacks like Dragon Burst and Dragon Claw. Because the TCG would not gain an official Dragon type until much later, these monsters were printed as Colorless Pokémon with multi-Energy attack costs, a design quirk unique to this expansion. Staple cards such as TV Reporter, High Pressure System, and the revised Magneton (#17/97) became metagame linchpins, while evolution lines centered around Flygon and Salamence inspired a wave of Stage 2-focused deck building that dominated the 2004 competitive season.
Several details make the EX Dragon Pokémon Set especially collectible:
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It features one of the first stamped Prerelease promos under Pokémon USA—a Holo Gyarados (#32/97) that remains highly sought after in gem-mint condition.
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A hidden full Charmander–Charmeleon–Charizard evolution line appears as secret rares (#98/97–#100/97), all printed on shimmering holofoil.
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Early e-Reader “no-logo” variants from the EX Battle Stadium kit lack the familiar scanner icon and now fetch premium prices among collectors.
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A mint Rayquaza ex remains a centerpiece card, having anchored championship-winning decks and commanding four-figure sums in PSA 10 condition.
With its explosive gameplay innovations, iconic Dragon-themed roster, and visually striking design, the EX Dragon Pokémon Set remains one of the standout treasures of the early EX era.
Team Magma vs. Team Aqua Set Cards
