Rayquaza XY64
Quick take
- Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita of Base Set Charizard fame
- Rayquaza is a top-tier popular Legendary
- Artist recognition drives extra collector demand
- Searched by exact promo number
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in XY Promos
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil XY64 · $54.03 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyAn Arita Rayquaza Promo
Two things make this promo worth more than the average XY-era handout. The first is Rayquaza — the sky-high Hoenn Legendary that has been a fan favorite since Gen 3. The second is the artist.
“Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita of Base Set Charizard fame”
Mitsuhiro Arita is the most famous illustrator in Pokemon TCG history, best known for the Base Set Charizard. Collectors actively seek his work, and an Arita Rayquaza is a natural target. The artist signature turns a routine promo into something people hunt down.
That combination — beloved Legendary plus legendary artist — is why "rayquaza xy64" gets searched by number and why the card holds value better than most promos from its era.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Trades above typical XY-era promos. The Arita name and Rayquaza's popularity both add a premium that ordinary promos don't get.
Promos have fixed supply with no booster reprints. Cards tied to a famous artist and a popular Legendary tend to hold or appreciate as that artist's catalog gets collected more deliberately.
Artist-driven demand gives this more staying power than a generic promo. It's a steady collector hold — the Arita angle adds a floor that pure-Pokemon promos don't always have.
Clean PSA 10 copies command a premium over raw, as with any older promo where condition varies. The artist appeal can widen that gap among collectors who specifically want a graded Arita piece.
Not a pack pull — it's a promo, so supply is set by distribution rather than a pack rate. That fixed supply, combined with the artist appeal, is what supports the price.
Among Rayquaza cards there are pricier chases — the Shiny Mega Rayquaza EX and various secret rares sit well above this. But as an Arita promo, XY64 occupies its own niche of artist-driven demand.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
Mitsuhiro Arita is the most famous Pokemon TCG illustrator, responsible for the Base Set Charizard and many of the franchise's most iconic early cards. His work is collected as a category in itself.
The promo shows Rayquaza in Arita's recognizable style, capturing the serpentine sky Legendary with the sense of scale and drama that his work is known for.
As a Black Star Promo it carries the standard promo holo treatment. Being an older promo, surface and edges can show handling wear, so condition varies between copies.
It's an Arita Rayquaza. For collectors who chase the artist as much as the Pokemon, that's the whole pitch — a famous illustrator's take on a beloved Legendary in a single fixed-supply promo.
BackgroundAbout Rayquaza XY64
Rayquaza is the Sky High Pokemon, the Hoenn Legendary that sits above Groudon and Kyogre in the weather trio's lore. It became a franchise icon with Pokemon Emerald and later Mega Rayquaza in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
- ›Striking serpentine dragon design
- ›Box Legendary of Pokemon Emerald
- ›Mega Rayquaza's powerful reputation
- ›The popular shiny black Rayquaza variant
- ›Pokemon Emerald as the box Legendary
- ›Mega Rayquaza in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
- ›Recurring Legendary across spin-offs and Pokemon GO
Rayquaza has been a competitive force in the video games, especially as Mega Rayquaza, and various Rayquaza cards have seen TCG play over the years. This promo is a collector piece first.
Own it wellCollector guide
As an older promo, check for edge whitening, surface scratches, and corner wear. Condition varies more than on a freshly pulled modern card.
Worth grading if clean — the Arita name plus a high grade is a combination collectors pay up for. Inspect centering and surface before submitting. Read the grading guide →
Perfect-fit sleeve and top loader at minimum; a graded slab for a clean copy. Keep older holo promos out of direct light and humidity. See the storage guide →
eBay and TCGPlayer carry copies. Confirm it's the XY64 promo specifically, compare sold prices, and factor the artist premium into what you're willing to pay. See the singles buying guide →
Arita cards and popular Legendaries both attract fakes. Compare the holo pattern, texture, and cardstock to a genuine reference, and prefer graded copies for higher-value buys.
Protect your card
Low Chase Score — basic protection is plenty. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Valued as an Arita Rayquaza — a card that artist collectors and Rayquaza fans both want. The illustrator pedigree gets it more attention than its promo status alone would.
Comes up in Arita-focused collection threads and Rayquaza collections alike. The number-based searches show buyers arriving with this exact card in mind.
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