2005 107 cards

Battle Frontier Beckons

EX Emerald drew from the Battle Frontier with powerful Pokemon-ex and introduced a unique holographic pattern that makes its cards stand out from the rest of the EX era.

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Difficulty

3/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Altaria collectible

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Rarity Tier

Rare

Overview

EX Emerald, released May 9, 2005, contains 107 cards tied to the Emerald video game and its Battle Frontier. The set features a distinctive holographic pattern unlike other EX-era sets and includes powerful Pokemon-ex cards for competitive play.

Best for

People chasing popular EX holos who already know bulk is a different market
collectors pricing Emerald (2005, 107 cards) as EX-era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
buyers who already know Altaria collectible / Milotic ex is the expensive row in Emerald

Skip this path if

you only want current SV SAR culture and will ignore EX-era checklist work
you expect every card in Emerald to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

The expensive mistake on Emerald is buying “EX era” bulk without sorting by exact expansion code. Set code ex9 (2005) is the membership test — character name alone will not save a bad buy. Budget Altaria collectible / Milotic ex as priority singles; the other 105 cards are not the same project.

What to check first

Pull up Altaria collectible / Milotic ex 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 Emerald checklist tell you what is left.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

Milotic ex and Dusclops ex are the most sought-after Pokemon-ex cards. Medicham ex and Deoxys ex (appearing in this set too) are also valuable. The unique holo pattern makes even standard holos like Raichu and Altaria collectible.

Fire Energy

Water Energy

Lightning Energy

Psychic Energy

Fighting Energy

Farfetch'd

Full Collection

Cards from Emerald

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28 of 107

Blaziken

Deoxys

Exploud

Gardevoir

Chimecho

Rhydon

Dodrio

Kirlia

Swalot

Electrike

Makuhita

Ralts

Taillow

Battle Frontier

Professor Birch

Multi Energy

Milotic ex

Raichu ex

Regice ex

Regirock ex

Registeel ex

Grass Energy

Fire Energy

Water Energy

Lightning Energy

Psychic Energy

Fighting Energy

Farfetch'd

Tips to finish the set

EX Emerald is one of the more affordable EX-era sets to complete. Its 107 cards include many competitively relevant trainer cards. The unique holo pattern gives the set visual distinction in a collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Emerald cards by set code ex9 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

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

Track Altaria collectible and Milotic 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 recognizes Emerald's distinctive holographic pattern and helps value cards from this sometimes-underrated set. The scanner tracks your completion progress across all 107 cards.

FAQ

Common questions

01 What makes EX Emerald's holo pattern special?

EX Emerald features a unique holographic pattern that differs from other EX-era sets. The holos have a distinctive sparkle effect that makes them easily recognizable and visually appealing.

02 Is EX Emerald valuable?

EX Emerald is moderately valuable. Individual holos range from $10–$60 in near mint condition. The set is considered undervalued by many collectors compared to other EX-era expansions.

03 What Pokemon-ex are in Emerald?

Key Pokemon-ex include Milotic ex, Dusclops ex, Medicham ex, and Deoxys ex, along with several other powerful ex cards suited for Battle Frontier-style competition.

04 Does Emerald connect to the video game?

Yes. The set ties into Pokemon Emerald's Battle Frontier feature, with many cards reflecting the competitive themes and Pokemon featured in the game's post-game content.