2015 110 cards

Pokemon Roaring Skies Set

A sky-themed 110-card expansion headlined by Mega Rayquaza EX and the format-defining Shaymin EX.

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Difficulty

3/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Mega Rayquaza EX Full Art

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Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Roaring Skies is a Flying and Dragon-type themed expansion released in May 2015 with 110 cards. The set is legendary in competitive Pokemon TCG history for introducing Shaymin EX, whose Set Up ability became the most important draw engine in the game. Mega Rayquaza EX provided an explosive attacking partner, and together they defined tournament play for years.

Best for

People buying nostalgia sets who need the right Charizard-era print
collectors pricing Roaring Skies (2015, 110 cards) as XY / BREAK / generations nostalgia cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
buyers who already know Mega Rayquaza EX Full Art / Mega Rayquaza EX is the expensive row in Roaring Skies

Skip this path if

you refuse subset tracking and still want a clean master set claim
you expect every card in Roaring Skies to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

The expensive mistake on Roaring Skies is paying Evolutions Charizard money without matching the exact print. Set code xy6 (2015) is the membership test — character name alone will not save a bad buy. Budget Mega Rayquaza EX Full Art / Mega Rayquaza EX as priority singles; the other 108 cards are not the same project.

What to check first

Pull up Mega Rayquaza EX Full Art / Mega Rayquaza EX first — number, finish, and surface — then decide if the ask is real. Parallel check: set symbol and number, especially on nostalgia crossovers people mislabel. Only after that does the full Roaring Skies checklist tell you what is left.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

Shaymin EX Full Art (#106) is the standout card at $50-100+ near-mint, driven by years of competitive demand. Mega Rayquaza EX Full Art (#105) matches it in collectible appeal at $40-80. The colorless Mega Rayquaza EX (#76) and dragon-type variant are both valuable. Gallade EX Full Art rounds out the premium cards.

M Rayquaza EX

Shaymin EX

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Cards from Roaring Skies

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28 of 110

Exeggcute

Exeggutor

Wurmple

Silcoon

Tropius

Pikachu

Natu

M Gallade EX

Jirachi

Dratini

Salamence

Zekrom

Swellow

Pidove

Latios Spirit Link

Trainers' Mail

Gallade EX

M Gallade EX

Latios EX

M Latios EX

Hydreigon EX

Rayquaza EX

M Rayquaza EX

Shaymin EX

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Winona

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Tips to finish the set

Roaring Skies is one of the most opened XY sets due to Shaymin EX demand, so commons and uncommons are plentiful. The challenge is pulling the Full Art EX cards, especially Shaymin EX. Consider buying the Shaymin EX as a single rather than chasing it through packs.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Roaring Skies cards by set code xy6 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

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

Track Mega Rayquaza EX Full Art and Mega Rayquaza 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

Shaymin EX exists in multiple printings and promo versions. The scanner instantly confirms whether your Shaymin EX is the valuable Roaring Skies Full Art version or a later reprint. It also verifies Mega Rayquaza EX variants between the colorless and dragon-type versions.

FAQ

Common questions

01 Why is Shaymin EX from Roaring Skies so expensive?

Shaymin EX was the most important support Pokemon in competitive play from 2015-2018. Its Set Up ability let you draw until you had 6 cards in hand when played from your hand, making it essential in nearly every deck.

02 How many Mega Rayquaza EX cards are in Roaring Skies?

Roaring Skies contains two different Mega Rayquaza EX cards: a Colorless-type (#76) and a Dragon-type (#61), plus their Full Art secret rare variants.

03 Are Roaring Skies booster boxes a good investment?

Roaring Skies sealed booster boxes have appreciated significantly, driven by the Shaymin EX and Mega Rayquaza EX chase cards. They are among the most sought-after XY-era sealed products.

04 What makes Mega Rayquaza EX strong in gameplay?

The Colorless Mega Rayquaza EX's Emerald Break attack does 30 damage times the number of your benched Pokemon, hitting 240 damage with a full bench. Combined with Shaymin EX for draw power, it was one of the fastest decks in the format.