Tyranitar-EX 42/98
Set: Ancient Origins
Released: Aug 12, 2015
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #248
- Card Number 42/98
- Card RarityRare Holo EX
- IllustratorEske Yoshinob
- Release Date12/08/2015
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Ancient Origins
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points180 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2
- Resistance
Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×4
Darkness 
Fighting ×2 
Psychic -20 
Attacks
- Hammer In60
- Break Ground130
This attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Rules
- Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Tyranitar smashing through rocky debris, bursting dynamically from a swirling vortex with fierce determination, its powerful limbs and menacing grin dominating the chaotic, explosive battlefield around it.
Playability Overview
Tyranitar EX offers strong offensive pressure with its high-damage attack but requires careful bench management due to self-damage, making it a risk-reward choice in decks valuing power over safety.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Rampaging BeastThis Tyranitar EX is all about raw power and chaos! The dynamic pose, combined with the explosive background, screams “intensity.” It deserves a spot on a “Powerhouse” page next to other heavy hitters. Pair it with cards like Gyarados or Rayquaza for an epic battle scene that really captures the wild energy.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Dark Metallic / Destruction / Fierce Battle
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