Crystals of Power
EX Crystal Guardians combined Delta Species Kanto starters with stunning crystal-themed artwork, featuring a Charizard Gold Star variant that collectors covet.
Overview
EX Crystal Guardians, released August 30, 2006, contains 100 cards featuring the Delta Species mechanic applied to Kanto starter lines. The crystal theme gave cards distinctive artwork, and the set includes powerful Pokemon-ex and a coveted Gold Star card.
Most Valuable Cards
Charizard Gold Star (δ Delta Species, #100) is the most valuable card, selling for $1,500+ raw. Blastoise ex (#104) and Sceptile ex (#96) are premium Pokemon-ex pulls. Delta Species Charizard holo is also highly collected.
Cards from Crystal Guardians
Completion Tips
Crystal Guardians is a clean 100-card set with approachable pricing outside of the Gold Star chase card. The Delta Species Kanto starters make an attractive display subset. Reverse holos feature a crystal-themed pattern.
Scan with Pokex
Pokex identifies Crystal Guardians' distinctive crystal-themed reverse holo pattern and verifies the Charizard Gold Star. The scanner helps distinguish these Delta Species starter variants from other printings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 Does Crystal Guardians have a Charizard Gold Star?
Yes. Crystal Guardians features a Delta Species Charizard Gold Star (#100) that is a type-shifted variant. It is one of the most valuable cards in the set, selling for $1,500–$4,000+ in near mint condition.
Q2 What starters are in Crystal Guardians?
The Kanto starter lines (Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur) appear as Delta Species variants with altered types. Hoenn starters also feature prominently, including Sceptile ex and Blaziken ex.
Q3 Is Crystal Guardians the last Delta Species set?
No. Dragon Frontiers, the next set, also features Delta Species Pokemon. Crystal Guardians is the penultimate set in the Holon/Delta Species arc.
Q4 How many Pokemon-ex are in Crystal Guardians?
Crystal Guardians contains 5 Pokemon-ex cards including Blastoise ex, Sceptile ex, Blaziken ex, Delcatty ex, and Jirachi ex.
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