Few franchises have shaped modern pop culture quite like Pokemon. Since its debut in the mid-1990s, the series has grown from a pair of Game Boy titles into a global phenomenon spanning games, anime, films, and one of the most collected trading card games in history. For fans, Pokemon represents nostalgia, discovery, and the enduring thrill of the chase — whether that means completing a Pokedex or hunting down a specific rare card.
Among Pokemon’s vast roster, Rayquaza holds a special place. As one of the legendary Weather Trio introduced in Generation III, this sky-dwelling dragon has become a fan favorite for its striking design, mythic presence, and central role in the Hoenn region’s lore. A Rayquaza card carries weight far beyond its game text — it evokes an entire era of Pokemon storytelling.
The Pokemon Series & This Character
The Pokemon Trading Card Game, launched in Japan in 1996, has grown alongside the video games to become a cornerstone of the franchise. Each expansion typically ties into a game generation or seasonal theme, and Japanese-market sets are often especially prized by collectors for their unique artwork, print runs, and set compositions that differ from Western releases. The mid-2000s in particular is remembered as a formative period for the TCG, when new mechanics and rarity types were being introduced with regularity.
Rayquaza, the mascot Pokemon of Pokemon Emerald, is well known as the calming force between Groudon and Kyogre in the Hoenn mythos. Its serpentine, emerald-green design and association with the ozone layer have made it a recurring favorite in card artwork, merchandise, and competitive play across generations. Cards featuring Rayquaza tend to be among the more sought-after pulls in any set it appears in.
About This Piece
The title indicates this is Rayquaza Gold Star 067/082 from Clash of the Blue Sky, a Japanese expansion from the 2004 EX-era of the Pokemon TCG. The Gold Star subset is widely regarded by collectors as one of the most iconic rarity types the game has ever produced — cards marked with a small gold star next to the Pokemon’s name, featuring shiny (alternate-color) versions of well-known Pokemon and typically printed at very low pull rates. For a legendary like Rayquaza, the Gold Star treatment is often considered a chase card of its era.
Pieces from this line tend to appeal to collectors on multiple levels: the visual impact of the shiny black-scaled Rayquaza artwork, the Japanese-language print context, and the historical significance of the EX era within the broader TCG timeline. Condition, centering, and edge wear generally play a major role in how such cards are appraised, and vintage Japanese cards from this period are often prized for their print quality.
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In the Secondhand Market
On the secondhand market, vintage Pokemon TCG items — particularly Japanese-language cards from the EX era and rare subsets like Gold Stars — often attract strong and sustained collector interest. Demand tends to fluctuate with broader trends in the hobby, and condition is typically a major factor influencing desirability. While no specific outcome can be guaranteed, cards of this type generally hold a recognizable place in the collecting community and are frequently discussed among enthusiasts of classic Pokemon TCG history.
A real reference from our own recorded sales: Pokemon Colosseum Double Battle e+ Full Complete R sold for $1,300 (one of our own sales — an individual result, not a guaranteed value).
Want to judge value and how easily a piece sells? Our Condition & Market Liquidity Guide pairs our own recorded sold prices with a market-liquidity read for each category and series — all first-party data, with sample sizes shown.
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Published: 2026-08-19 · Updated: 2026-08-19 · by HD Store Japan. We inspect every piece hands-on in Japan before it ships. This review draws on our own first-party sales records as a reference; individual results vary. Questions? See our returns policy or contact us.
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