EX Deoxys: The Home of Gold Star Rayquaza
The EX Series era produced some of the most legendary sets in Pokémon history, and EX Deoxys (2005) is one of the greatest.
Why? Because it introduced Gold Star Rayquaza—arguably the most valuable non-trophy card from the early 2000s.
With ultra-low pull rates, stunning artwork, and a connection to Deoxys and Rayquaza’s battle in Pokémon lore, this set has become a collector’s dream.
📦 Set Overview
- Release Date: February 2005
- Total Cards: 107
- Set Symbol: Deoxys DNA Helix
- Notable Features: Gold Star Pokémon, EX cards, Delta Species previews
EX Deoxys was released alongside Pokémon Emerald and tied directly into Deoxys’ first major role in the franchise.
💎 Chase Cards
🔥 Rayquaza Gold Star (107/107 – Secret Rare)
- Considered the #1 Gold Star Pokémon
- Features shiny black Rayquaza
- PSA 10 value: ~$50,000+
- PSA 9 value: ~$15,000+
🌌 Latios Gold Star & Latias Gold Star
- Two of the rarest Legendary Gold Stars
- PSA 10 value: ~$6,000+ each
- Ultra-low population in high grades
🌀 Deoxys EX Trio
- Three different Deoxys EX cards (Normal, Attack, Defense Forms)
- Not as rare as Gold Stars, but still valuable
- PSA 10 values: ~$500–$1,500 depending on variant
🔍 Why This Set Is Special
1️⃣ Gold Star Rayquaza’s Legacy
- This is the Gold Star that every collector wants.
2️⃣ The Gold Star Pull Rate Was Brutal
- Gold Stars were inserted 1 in every 2 booster boxes (~1:88 packs).
3️⃣ Low Populations Due to Print Issues
- The holofoil in this set was easily scratched, making PSA 10s extremely rare.
📈 Investment Outlook
- Sealed Booster Boxes: Almost nonexistent, last sale was $60,000+
- Gold Stars Are Still Rising – Rayquaza and Latios/Latias are some of the most stable long-term investments
- EX-Era Collectibility Keeps Growing – As modern sets become overprinted, EX-era cards continue to gain demand
If you’re building an EX Series collection, EX Deoxys is a must-have set. Its combination of Gold Stars, EX cards, and legendary Pokémon makes it one of the strongest investment sets of all time.
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