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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
In Japan, Holon Research Tower was released after {{TCG|EX Legend Maker|Mirage Forest}}; however, due to a translation issue, the sets' releases were switched in English-language territories, causing the set to be released in North America and the United Kingdom just three days after its release in Japan. However, due to Pokémon Organized Play's prereleases, for the first time in the history of the TCG, the entire set was available in English before in Japanese. | In Japan, Holon Research Tower was released after {{TCG|EX Legend Maker|Mirage Forest}}; however, due to a translation issue, the sets' releases were switched in English-language territories, causing the set to be released in North America and the United Kingdom just three days after its release in Japan. However, due to Pokémon Organized Play's prereleases, for the first time in the history of the TCG, the entire set was available in English before in Japanese. | ||
Similar to cards belonging to [[Team Magma]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Rocket]], the card layout was visually enhanced for δ Delta Species Pokémon: - | Similar to cards belonging to [[Team Magma]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Rocket]], the card layout was visually enhanced for δ Delta Species Pokémon: - | ||
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*They have "δ Delta Species" next to the character name. | *They have "δ Delta Species" next to the character name. | ||
*They sport a "δ" symbol where the evolution stage is situated, with the evolution window being part of the "δ" in Stage 1 and Stage 2 Pokémon. | *They sport a "δ" symbol where the evolution stage is situated, with the evolution window being part of the "δ" in Stage 1 and Stage 2 Pokémon. | ||
The set introduces the Holon Research Tower, located in the middle of the Mirage Forest (which was introduced in {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}, hence why it was to be released before Delta Species); it is the home of scientists who conduct research on Mew and strange new Pokémon. These Pokémon have been altered by a wave of electromagnetic radiation produced by an experiment gone awry at Holon labs. The result is a new species of Pokémon called the Delta Species, symbolized by the lower-case delta (δ). These new Pokémon possess types different from their original and some, in their fully evolved forms, are partially {{ct|Metal}}s. They could be considered a counterpart to {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}} in the EX series. EX Delta Species also introduces Holon's Pokémon, which are unique as they can double as Special Energy cards, and new Trainer cards which centralize themselves around the Holon Tower community. | |||
*This set contains only 3 {{TCG|Pokémon-ex}}, a record low for any set in the EX series. | |||
*The holographic rare design changed exclusively for δ Delta Species Pokémon, with the card border and Pokémon itself featuring a plain holographic treatment. | |||
*The reverse-holographic design for this set is similar to that of the new holographic rare treatment, with same foil used but only on the background image. In addition to the background, name text and rarity symbol, the reverse-holographic versions of the holographic rares now have a holographic border and HP text. All reverse-holographics feature the EX Delta Species set logo. | |||
*The secret [[box topper]] card for this set is Azumarill. | |||
*The prerelease card for this set is Metang δ. | |||
==Card lists== | ==Card lists== | ||
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{{Setlist/header|title=Holon Research Tower|tablecol=AF443E|bordercol=472050|cellcol=E7CE6E|rarity=yes|symbol=yes|image=SetSymbolDelta Species.png}} | {{Setlist/header|title=Holon Research Tower|tablecol=AF443E|bordercol=472050|cellcol=E7CE6E|rarity=yes|symbol=yes|image=SetSymbolDelta Species.png}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|001/086|Weedle|Grass||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|001/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Weedle|1}}|Grass||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|002/086|Kakuna|Grass||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|002/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Kakuna|2}}|Grass||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|003/086|Zubat|Grass||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|003/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Zubat|3}}|Grass||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|004/086| | {{Setlist/entry|004/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Golbat|4}}|Grass||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|005/086|Koffing|Grass||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|005/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Koffing|5}}|Grass||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|006/086|Weezing|Grass||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|006/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Weezing|6}}|Grass||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|007/086| | {{Setlist/entry|007/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Ditto|7}} <small>'''[Bulbasaur]'''</small>|Grass||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|008/086|Volbeat|Grass||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|008/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Volbeat|8}}|Grass||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|009/086|Illumise|Grass||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|009/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Illumise|9}}|Grass||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|010/086| | {{Setlist/entry|010/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Beedrill δ|10}}|Grass|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|011/086|Crobat δ|Grass|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|011/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Crobat δ|11}}|Grass|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|012/086|Ditto <small>'''[Charmander]'''</small>|Fire||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|012/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Ditto|12}} <small>'''[Charmander]'''</small>|Fire||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|013/086| | {{Setlist/entry|013/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Larvitar δ|13}}|Fire||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|014/086|Pupitar δ|Fire||Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|014/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Pupitar δ|14}}|Fire||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|015/086|Sunny Castform|Fire||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|015/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Sunny Castform|15}}|Fire||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|016/086| | {{Setlist/entry|016/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Bagon δ|16}}|Fire||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|017/086|Shelgon δ|Fire||Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|017/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Shelgon δ|17}}|Fire||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|018/086|Flareon δ|Fire|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|018/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Flareon δ|18}}|Fire|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|019/086| | {{Setlist/entry|019/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Mewtwo δ|19}}|Fire|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|020/086|Tyranitar δ|Fire|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|020/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Tyranitar δ|20}}|Fire|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|021/086|Salamence δ|Fire|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|021/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Salamence δ|21}}|Fire|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|022/086| | {{Setlist/entry|022/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Slowpoke|22}}|Water||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|023/086|Staryu|Water||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|023/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Staryu|23}}|Water||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|024/086|Ditto <small>'''[Squirtle]'''</small>|Water||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|024/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Ditto|24}} <small>'''[Squirtle]'''</small>|Water||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|025/086| | {{Setlist/entry|025/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Slowking|25}}|Water||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|026/086|Rain Castform|Water||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|026/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Rain Castform|26}}|Water||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|027/086|Snow-cloud Castform|Water||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|027/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Snow-cloud Castform|27}}|Water||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|028/086|Kyogre {{Star}}|Water||ShinyRare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|028/086|[[Kyogre ☆ (Holon Research Tower 28)|Kyogre]] {{Star}}|Water||ShinyRare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|029/086|Starmie δ|Water|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|029/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Starmie δ|29}}|Water|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|030/086|Vaporeon δ|Water|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|030/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Vaporeon δ|30}}|Water|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|031/086|Holon | {{Setlist/entry|031/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon's Voltorb|31}}|Lightning||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|032/086|Holon's Electrode|Lightning||Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|032/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon's Electrode|32}}|Lightning||Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|033/086|Ditto <small>'''[Pikachu]'''</small>|Lightning||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|033/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Ditto|33}} <small>'''[Pikachu]'''</small>|Lightning||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|034/086| | {{Setlist/entry|034/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Dratini δ|34}}|Lightning||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|035/086|Dragonair | {{Setlist/entry|035/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Dragonair δ|35}}|Lightning||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|036/086|Beldum δ|Lightning||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|036/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Beldum δ|36}}|Lightning||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|037/086| | {{Setlist/entry|037/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Metang δ|37}}|Lightning||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|038/086|Jolteon δ|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|038/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Jolteon δ|38}}|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|039/086|Dragonite δ|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|039/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Dragonite δ|39}}|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|040/086| | {{Setlist/entry|040/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Metagross δ|40}}|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|041/086|Latias δ|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|041/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Latias δ|41}}|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|042/086|Latios δ|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|042/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Latios δ|42}}|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|043/086| | {{Setlist/entry|043/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Rayquaza δ|43}}|Lightning|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|044/086|Drowzee|Psychic||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|044/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Drowzee|44}}|Psychic||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|045/086|Hypno|Psychic||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|045/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Hypno|45}}|Psychic||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|046/086| | {{Setlist/entry|046/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Ditto|46}} <small>'''[Mr. Mime]'''</small>|Psychic||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|047/086|Ralts|Psychic||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|047/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Ralts|47}}|Psychic||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|048/086|Kirlia|Psychic||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|048/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Kirlia|48}}|Psychic||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|049/086| | {{Setlist/entry|049/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Espeon δ|49}}|Psychic|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|050/086|Gardevoir δ|Psychic|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|050/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Gardevoir δ|50}}|Psychic|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|051/086|Sandshrew|Fighting||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|051/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Sandshrew|51}}|Fighting||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|052/086| | {{Setlist/entry|052/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Cubone|52}}|Fighting||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|053/086|Ditto <small>'''[Geodude]'''</small>|Fighting||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|053/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Ditto|53}} <small>'''[Geodude]'''</small>|Fighting||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|054/086|Makuhita|Fighting||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|054/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Makuhita|54}}|Fighting||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|055/086| | {{Setlist/entry|055/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Hariyama|55}}|Fighting||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|056/086|Groudon {{Star}}|Fighting||ShinyRare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|056/086|[[Groudon ☆ (Holon Research Tower 56)|Groudon]] {{Star}}|Fighting||ShinyRare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|057/086|Sandslash δ|Fighting|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|057/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Sandslash δ|57}}|Fighting|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|058/086| | {{Setlist/entry|058/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Marowak δ|58}}|Fighting|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|059/086|Meowth|Colorless||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|059/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Meowth|59}}|Colorless||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|060/086|Persian|Colorless||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|060/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Persian|60}}|Colorless||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|061/086| | {{Setlist/entry|061/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Ditto|61}}|Colorless||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|062/086|Porygon|Colorless||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|062/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Porygon|62}}|Colorless||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|063/086|Porygon2|Colorless||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|063/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Porygon2|63}}|Colorless||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|064/086| | {{Setlist/entry|064/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Taillow|64}}|Colorless||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|065/086|Swellow|Colorless||Rare|}} | {{Setlist/entry|065/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Swellow|65}}|Colorless||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|066/086|Azurill|Colorless||Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|066/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Azurill|66}}|Colorless||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|067/086| | {{Setlist/entry|067/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Castform|67}}|Colorless||Rare|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|068/086|Poochyena|Darkness||Common|}} | {{Setlist/entry|068/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Poochyena|68}}|Darkness||Common|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|069/086|Umbreon δ|Darkness|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|069/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Umbreon δ|69}}|Darkness|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|070/086| | {{Setlist/entry|070/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Mightyena δ|70}}|Darkness|Metal|Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|071/086|Holon's Magnemite|Metal||Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|071/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon's Magnemite|71}}|Metal||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|072/086|Holon's Magneton|Metal||Rare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|072/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon's Magneton|72}}|Metal||Rare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|073/086| | {{Setlist/entry|073/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Eevee δ|73}}|Metal||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|074/086|Skarmory|Metal||Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|074/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Skarmory|74}}|Metal||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|075/086|Metagross {{Star}}|Metal||ShinyRare Holo|}} | {{Setlist/entry|075/086|[[Metagross ☆ (Holon Research Tower 75)|Metagross]] {{Star}}|Metal||ShinyRare Holo|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|076/086|Holon | {{Setlist/entry|076/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Transceiver|76}}|Trainer||Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|077/086|Holon Scientist|Trainer|Supporter|Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|077/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Scientist|77}}|Trainer|Supporter|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|078/086|Holon Researcher|Trainer|Supporter|Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|078/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Researcher|78}}|Trainer|Supporter|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|079/086|Holon | {{Setlist/entry|079/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Mentor|79}}|Trainer|Supporter|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|080/086|Holon Farmer|Trainer|Supporter|Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|080/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Farmer|80}}|Trainer|Supporter|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|081/086|Holon Lass|Trainer|Supporter|Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|081/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Lass|81}}|Trainer|Supporter|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|082/086|Holon Research Tower|Trainer|Stadium|Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|082/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Research Tower|82}}|Trainer|Stadium|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|083/086|Holon Ruins|Trainer|Stadium|Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|083/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Ruins|83}}|Trainer|Stadium|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|084/086|Holon Energy GL|Energy|Colorless|Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|084/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Energy GL|84}}|Energy|Colorless|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|085/086|Holon Energy FF|Energy|Colorless|Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|085/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Energy FF|85}}|Energy|Colorless|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/entry|086/086|Holon Energy WP|Energy|Colorless|Uncommon|}} | {{Setlist/entry|086/086|{{TCG ID|Holon Research Tower|Holon Energy WP|86}}|Energy|Colorless|Uncommon|}} | ||
{{Setlist/footer|cellcol=E7CE6E}} | {{Setlist/footer|cellcol=E7CE6E}} | ||
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image2=EX11 Booster Salamence.jpg | | |||
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[[fr:EX Espèces Delta]] | [[fr:EX Espèces Delta]] | ||
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EX Delta Species (Japanese: ホロンの研究塔 Holon Research Tower) is the name given to the first expansion of cards of the Delta Species era of the Trading Card Game. It is also the eleventh EX Series expansion.
Information
In Japan, Holon Research Tower was released after Mirage Forest; however, due to a translation issue, the sets' releases were switched in English-language territories, causing the set to be released in North America and the United Kingdom just three days after its release in Japan. However, due to Pokémon Organized Play's prereleases, for the first time in the history of the TCG, the entire set was available in English before in Japanese.
Similar to cards belonging to Team Magma, Team Aqua and Team Rocket, the card layout was visually enhanced for δ Delta Species Pokémon: -
- δ Delta Species Pokémon have a character window with a "double helix" effect.
- They have "δ Delta Species" next to the character name.
- They sport a "δ" symbol where the evolution stage is situated, with the evolution window being part of the "δ" in Stage 1 and Stage 2 Pokémon.
The set introduces the Holon Research Tower, located in the middle of the Mirage Forest (which was introduced in EX Legend Maker, hence why it was to be released before Delta Species); it is the home of scientists who conduct research on Mew and strange new Pokémon. These Pokémon have been altered by a wave of electromagnetic radiation produced by an experiment gone awry at Holon labs. The result is a new species of Pokémon called the Delta Species, symbolized by the lower-case delta (δ). These new Pokémon possess types different from their original and some, in their fully evolved forms, are partially Metal-types. They could be considered a counterpart to Dark Pokémon in the EX series. EX Delta Species also introduces Holon's Pokémon, which are unique as they can double as Special Energy cards, and new Trainer cards which centralize themselves around the Holon Tower community.
- This set contains only 3 Pokémon-ex, a record low for any set in the EX series.
- The holographic rare design changed exclusively for δ Delta Species Pokémon, with the card border and Pokémon itself featuring a plain holographic treatment.
- The reverse-holographic design for this set is similar to that of the new holographic rare treatment, with same foil used but only on the background image. In addition to the background, name text and rarity symbol, the reverse-holographic versions of the holographic rares now have a holographic border and HP text. All reverse-holographics feature the EX Delta Species set logo.
- The secret box topper card for this set is Azumarill.
- The prerelease card for this set is Metang δ.
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