Some Pokémon are strange enough to build an entire set around, and in 2005 that honor went to Deoxys.
A Legendary Pokémon Takes Center Stage
Deoxys, a DNA-based legendary from Generation III, had already caught fans' attention through its games and movie appearances by the time EX Deoxys released in 2005. The set used that momentum to headline an entire release around a single, unusual legendary.
Built Around a Single Mysterious Pokémon
True to its source material, the set leaned into Deoxys' shape-shifting nature, giving collectors multiple versions to chase while filling out the rest of the set with the EX Series' usual mix of ex cards and supporting Pokémon.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Deoxys, and why get a whole set?
Deoxys is a Generation III legendary Pokémon that gained a lot of attention around its mid-2000s movie debut, and EX Deoxys, released in 2005, built an entire set around introducing it to the TCG.
What made Deoxys unique in the games and the TCG?
Deoxys is known for having multiple formes with different stat spreads, and this set played on that concept with multiple Deoxys-focused cards for players to collect and use.
Where does EX Deoxys sit in TCG history?
It's part of the mid-2000s EX Series and reflects how the TCG often built sets around whichever legendary Pokémon was getting movie or game attention at the time.