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.
ex14 Difficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
Varies
Market average
Top Card
Blastoise ex
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Rarity Tier
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.
Best for
- Collectors building early modern EX sets and learning reverse-holo rows
- collectors pricing Crystal Guardians (2006, 100 cards) as EX-era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
- anyone specifically hunting Blastoise ex / Sceptile ex and needing the rest of the set for context
Skip this path if
- you treat every EX as equal liquidity across expansions
- you expect every card in Crystal Guardians to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)
Common mistakes
Collectors mishandle Crystal Guardians by ignoring delta between stamped promos, EX holos, and later reprints. Blastoise ex / Sceptile ex still does most of the economic work inside a 100-card list — do not price bulk like hits. Listings labeled only “EX-era” are not a SKU: match set code ex14 (2006) before you match the art.
What to check first
Start with surface scratches on large EX foils; they grade and sell differently. Then inspect Blastoise ex / Sceptile ex under real light before anyone says “NM” or grade. Gap the rest with the Crystal Guardians checklist; sealed product does not replace the expensive row.
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
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28 of 100 
Banette
Blastoise δ
Camerupt
Charizard δ
Swalot
Fearow δ
Marshtomp
Combusken
Lombre
Aron
Diglett
Mudkip
Squirtle
Wingull
Crystal Shard
PokéNav
Aggron ex
Blaziken ex
Delcatty ex
Exploud ex
Groudon ex
Jirachi ex
Kyogre ex
Sceptile ex δ
Shiftry ex
Swampert ex
Alakazam ☆
Celebi ☆
Tips to finish the set
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.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Identify Crystal Guardians cards by set code ex14 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
- 02
Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
- 03
Track Blastoise ex and Sceptile ex as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
- 04
Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest
Scan with the app
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.
Common questions
01 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.
02 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.
03 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.
04 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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