Set Overview
Dragons Exalted, released in August 2012, introduced the Dragon card type to the TCG. Rayquaza leads the set, alongside Pokémon-EX and Full Art Pokémon-EX such as Ho-Oh-EX and Mew-EX.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | August 15, 2012 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 124 numbered + 4 secret rares |
| Full Art | 6 cards |
| Pokémon-EX | 6 cards |
| Secret Rares | 4 cards (125–128) |
| Key Chase Card | Ho-Oh-EX 119/124, Mew-EX 120/124 |
About the Set
Dragons Exalted, released in August 2012, introduced the Dragon card type to the TCG. Rayquaza leads the set, alongside Pokémon-EX and Full Art Pokémon-EX such as Ho-Oh-EX and Mew-EX.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/124. Secret rares read above the total (125/124 onward).
Rarities & Chase Cards
Dragons Exalted had a single print run. Its structure breaks down as follows.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Main set (1–124) | Commons, uncommons, rares and holo rares that make up the bulk of the set. |
| Pokémon-EX | High-HP Pokémon-EX, each also printed as a Full Art within the numbered set. |
| Secret rares (125–128) | Numbered beyond the set total of 124. |
Complete Card Gallery
All 128 cards from Dragons Exalted. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
Key Cards
The cards below lead Dragons Exalted on the secondary market.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Ho-Oh-EX 119/124 Full Art | A full art card and one of Dragons Exalted’s headline pulls. |
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Mew-EX 120/124 Full Art | A full art card and one of Dragons Exalted’s headline pulls. |
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Terrakion-EX 121/124 Full Art | A full art card and one of Dragons Exalted’s headline pulls. |
Promo Cards
The BW Black Star Promos ran alongside the era’s expansions.
BW Black Star Promos use their own numbering (BW01 onward) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
Dragons Exalted is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the Pokémon-EX cards and secret rares carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Full Art and secret cards are the prize — check borders and edges closely on any graded copy.
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