Set Overview
EX Holon Phantoms was the thirteenth EX Series set, released in May 2006. Set in the Holon region, it leaned heavily on Delta Species Pokémon and special Energy. Its chase cards are three Gold Star Pokémon — a Delta Species Gyarados, Mewtwo and Pikachu — with a secret-rare Mew closing the set.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 2006 (English) |
| Publisher | Nintendo / The Pokémon Company |
| Total Cards | 110 numbered + 1 secret rare |
| Pokémon-ex | 3 Pokémon-ex — Crawdaunt, Mew & Mightyena (99–101) |
| Gold Star | Gyarados δ, Mewtwo & Pikachu (102–104) |
| Key Chase Card | Mewtwo ★ 103/110 · Gyarados ★ δ 102/110 |
About the Set
EX Holon Phantoms is set in the Holon region and continued the Delta Species theme, with many Pokémon carrying the δ symbol and an unexpected type. Its three Gold Star Pokémon — a Delta Species Gyarados ★, Mewtwo ★ and Pikachu ★ — are the headline chase cards, and the set makes heavy use of special Energy. A single secret rare, Mew, is numbered 111/110.
How to identify it: numbered cards read N/110. Delta Species Pokémon carry a small δ next to the name. The three Gold Star Pokémon are cards 102–104 with a gold ★, and the lone secret rare, Mew, is numbered 111/110, above the total.
Pokémon-ex, Gold Star & Secret Rare
EX Holon Phantoms had a single Unlimited print run. The chase cards are the three Pokémon-ex, the three Gold Star Pokémon and the lone secret rare.
| Type | What it means |
|---|---|
| Pokémon-ex (99–101) | Crawdaunt ex, Mew ex and Mightyena ex — silver-bordered ex cards worth two prizes. |
| Gold Star (102–104) | A Delta Species Gyarados, plus Mewtwo and Pikachu, as ultra-rare shiny Gold Star cards. |
| Secret rare (111) | A Mew, numbered 111/110, beyond the total. |
Note: the gallery below covers all 111 cards. Gold Star cards read 102/110–104/110; the secret rare reads 111/110.
Complete Card Gallery
All 111 cards from EX Holon Phantoms, including the three Pokémon-ex, the three Gold Star Pokémon and the secret-rare Mew. 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 Mew ex lead the set.
| Card | Name | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
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Mewtwo ★ 103/110 Gold Star | A Gold Star Mewtwo and the set’s top chase card. |
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Gyarados ★ δ 102/110 Gold Star | A Delta Species Gold Star Gyarados, prized for the δ treatment. |
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Mew ex 100/110 Pokémon-ex | A Mew ex and the marquee Pokémon-ex of the set. |
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Mew 111/110 Secret Rare | The set’s secret-rare Mew, numbered beyond the total. |
Promo Cards
The Nintendo Black Star Promos from this era included a Delta Species Pikachu δ and a Mew, fitting the Holon and Delta Species theme.
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 Holon Phantoms is out of print and trades on the secondary market. Common singles are inexpensive, while the three Gold Star Pokémon — Mewtwo ★ especially — and Mew ex carry the strongest premiums.
Collector tip: the Gold Star Pokémon (102–104) are the prize — Mewtwo ★ leads them — so check the gold ★ and the shiny colouring for wear.
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