Delta Species
Set Details
Behold the Newest Species of Pokémon!
From the research labs in the tower of Holon comes a revelation that will thrill anyone who trains and collects Pokémon: there’s a brand-new species of Pokémon! In EX Delta Species, players will share in the discovery of these rare and unique Dual Energy Pokémon, as well as experiment with cool new Holon Energy that will make Pokémon Delta Species even more powerful! Are you ready to put the new Delta Species to the test?
Released on October 31 2005, the EX Delta Species Pokémon set struck like a Halloween lightning bolt, instantly redefining what a Pokémon card could be. Guided by the Holon Research Tower storyline, this eleventh EX‑Series expansion introduced the groundbreaking “δ Delta Species” mechanic: familiar Pokémon whose types were scrambled by a rogue electromagnetic wave. Suddenly you could field an Electric‑type Dragonite, Metal‑type Salamence, or Fire‑type Mewtwo, each framed by a sleek double‑helix border and a bold δ icon between the name and HP. The 113‑card lineup (including three secret rares) arrived in shimmering orange boosters that practically leapt off the shelf.
From a gameplay perspective, EX Delta Species became a deck‑builder’s playground. Holon’s Pokémon—like Holon’s Magnemite and Holon’s Voltorb—could be played as Special Energy cards, offering unprecedented flexibility for splashable tech. A supporting Trainer suite featuring Holon Scientist, Holon Researcher, and Holon Transceiver formed a consistent engine that dominated tournaments through the 2006 World Championships. Meanwhile, off‑type powerhouses such as Metagross ex and Tyranitar ex dodged traditional Weaknesses and landed surprise knockouts.
Collectors chase this set for more than raw strategy. Reverse‑holo cards sport a full “refractor” foil over the art box and gold‑foil HP text on rares—eye‑catching details that elevate any binder page. Lurking at the tail end of the checklist are three coveted Gold Star shinies, with Metagross ★ leading the charge and commanding four‑figure prices in gem‑mint slabs. Early print runs of δ‑type commons feature a faint “micro‑text” pattern within the helix border, a manufacturing quirk prized by variant hunters. Add in the fact that EX Delta Species is the only English‑first expansion ever released on Halloween—and the first to let a humble Magnemite double as lightning‑powered Energy—and you have a lore‑rich release that still sends shockwaves through the Pokémon TCG community.
Delta Species Set Cards
