2005 114 cards

Types Reimagined

EX Delta Species introduced a revolutionary concept — Pokemon with altered types, including a Metal-type Charizard and the iconic Gold Star Charizard that commands massive premiums.

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Difficulty

3/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Charizard Gold Star

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Rarity Tier

Rare

Overview

EX Delta Species, released October 31, 2005, introduced 114 cards featuring Delta Species Pokemon — creatures with altered types due to mysterious electromagnetic radiation. A Metal-type Charizard and Steel-type Mewtwo were among the headline type-shifts.

Best for

Collectors building early modern EX sets and learning reverse-holo rows
collectors pricing Delta Species (2005, 114 cards) as EX-era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
buyers who already know Charizard Gold Star / Mewtwo Gold Star is the expensive row in Delta Species

Skip this path if

you treat every EX as equal liquidity across expansions
you expect every card in Delta Species to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

The expensive mistake on Delta Species is buying “EX era” bulk without sorting by exact expansion code. Set code ex11 (2005) is the membership test — character name alone will not save a bad buy. Budget Charizard Gold Star / Mewtwo Gold Star as priority singles; the other 112 cards are not the same project.

What to check first

Pull up Charizard Gold Star / Mewtwo Gold Star first — number, finish, and surface — then decide if the ask is real. Parallel check: EX vs non-EX, set symbol, and reverse holo status before comps. Only after that does the full Delta Species checklist tell you what is left.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

Charizard Gold Star (#100) is the most valuable card, selling for $2,000+ raw and $10,000+ in PSA 10. Mewtwo Gold Star is also extremely sought-after. Delta Species Charizard holo (#4, Metal type) and Mewtwo delta holo are premium cards in their own right.

Jolteon ex

Vaporeon ex

Groudon Star

Kyogre Star

Metagross Star

Azumarill

Full Collection

Cards from Delta Species

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Beedrill δ

Crobat δ

Dragonite δ

Espeon δ

Rayquaza δ

Azurill

Slowking

Ditto

Golbat

Persian

Bagon δ

Dratini δ

Larvitar δ

Porygon

Zubat

Holon Researcher

Darkness Energy

Holon Energy FF

Holon Energy GL

Holon Energy WP

Metal Energy

Flareon ex

Jolteon ex

Vaporeon ex

Groudon Star

Kyogre Star

Metagross Star

Azumarill

Tips to finish the set

The Delta Species concept adds unique visual flair with the delta symbol on type-shifted cards. The two Gold Star cards are the primary expense. Collecting all the Delta Species variants of familiar Pokemon is a rewarding thematic challenge.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Delta Species cards by set code ex11 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
03

Track Charizard Gold Star and Mewtwo Gold Star 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 the Delta Species marker on type-shifted cards and verifies Gold Star authenticity. The scanner helps distinguish Delta Species versions from standard versions of the same Pokemon.

FAQ

Common questions

01 What are Delta Species Pokemon?

Delta Species Pokemon have different types than normal due to electromagnetic radiation in the Holon region. For example, Charizard becomes Metal-type instead of Fire-type, marked with a delta (δ) symbol.

02 How much is Charizard Gold Star from Delta Species worth?

Charizard Gold Star (#100) sells for $2,000–$5,000 in near mint condition. PSA 10 copies have sold for over $10,000. It is one of the most valuable EX-era cards alongside Base Set Charizard.

03 Are Delta Species cards competitively viable?

Delta Species cards were competitively relevant in their era, as the type shifts provided unexpected type advantages. They added strategic depth to deck building.

04 How many Gold Star cards are in Delta Species?

EX Delta Species contains 2 Gold Star cards: Charizard Gold Star (#100) and Mewtwo Gold Star (#103). Both feature the alternate-color (shiny) artwork with the signature gold star.