Set Overview
EX Delta Species was the eleventh EX Series set, released in October 2005. It introduced Delta Species Pokémon — cards marked with a δ symbol whose Pokémon have an unexpected type. Its chase cards are three Eeveelution Pokémon-ex and three Gold Star Pokémon: Groudon, Kyogre and Metagross.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | October 2005 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 113 numbered + 1 secret rare |
| Pokémon-ex | 3 Pokémon-ex — Flareon, Jolteon & Vaporeon (108–110) |
| Gold Star | Groudon, Kyogre & Metagross (111–113) |
| Notable Feature | Introduced Delta Species (δ) Pokémon |
About the Set
EX Delta Species launched the Delta Species mechanic: Pokémon printed with a δ symbol and given a type they would not normally have, such as a Lightning-type Charizard. The three Eeveelution Pokémon-ex — Flareon ex, Jolteon ex and Vaporeon ex — and three Gold Star Pokémon, Groudon ★, Kyogre ★ and Metagross ★, are the set’s headline cards. A single secret rare, Azumarill, is numbered 114/113.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/113. Delta Species Pokémon carry a small δ next to the name. The three Gold Star Pokémon are cards 111–113 with a gold ★, and the lone secret rare, Azumarill, is numbered 114/113, above the total.
Pokémon-ex, Gold Star & Secret Rare
EX Delta Species had a single Unlimited print run. The chase cards are the three Eeveelution ex, the three Gold Star Pokémon and the lone secret rare.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Pokémon-ex (108–110) | Flareon ex, Jolteon ex and Vaporeon ex — the three Eeveelutions as silver-bordered ex cards. |
| Gold Star (111–113) | Groudon, Kyogre and Metagross as ultra-rare shiny Gold Star cards. |
| Secret rare (114) | Azumarill, numbered 114/113, beyond the total. |
Note: the gallery below covers all 114 cards. Gold Star cards read 111/113–113/113; the secret rare reads 114/113.
Complete Card Gallery
All 114 cards from EX Delta Species, including the three Eeveelution Pokémon-ex, the three Gold Star Pokémon and the secret-rare Azumarill. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.
Key Cards
The three Gold Star Pokémon and the Eeveelution ex lead the set.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Kyogre ★ 112/113 Gold Star | A Gold Star cover legendary and one of the set’s top chase cards. |
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Groudon ★ 111/113 Gold Star | The paired Gold Star legendary, opening the star run at 111/113. |
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Metagross ★ 113/113 Gold Star | A Gold Star Metagross closing the numbered set at 113/113. |
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Vaporeon ex 110/113 Pokémon-ex | One of the three Eeveelution Pokémon-ex from the set. |
Promo Cards
The Nintendo Black Star Promos from this era included a Delta Species Pikachu δ, alongside the Hoenn cover legendaries Kyogre and Groudon as Pokémon-ex.
Nintendo Black Star Promos use their own numbering (#1 onward) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.
Collecting & Where to Buy
EX Delta Species is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the three Gold Star Pokémon and the three Eeveelution ex carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Gold Star Pokémon (111–113) are the prize — look for the gold ★ and shiny colouring, and check the holo for wear.
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