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Ralts - EX Delta Species [81/113] - CGC Gem Mint 10

CGC Gem Mint 10 graded 2005 EX Delta Species Ralts card number 81/113 in acrylic slab - view 1
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Estimated value

$35 - $80

Rarity

Average(4/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Brand

Pokémon

Era

2005

Origin

United States

Artist / Creator

Kenkichi Toyama

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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RALTS - EX DELTA SPECIES [81/113] - CGC GEM MINT 10: IDENTIFICATION

An English Pokémon TCG card featuring Ralts, numbered 81/113 from the EX Delta Species expansion released in October 2005. Illustrated by Kenkichi Toyama in a thick-line folk art style, the card depicts Ralts standing behind a white picket fence among yellow flowers. It has 50 HP, a Psychic typing, and two attacks: 'Collect' and 'Quick Blow'. The card is encapsulated in a Certified Guaranty Company (CGC) holder with certification number 6034459120.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolklorePre-modern to contemporary

Ralts draws design inspiration from childlike spirits and the concept of empathy, sensing human emotions through its red sensory horns.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Competitive deck construction and tournament play in the Pokémon TCG 2006 World Championships format (EX-on).

Meaning Through Time

2005

A common bulk evolution piece necessary to field Gardevoir in recreational and competitive decks.

2020s

A graded nostalgia piece collected specifically for high-grade master sets or character-specific portfolios.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The EX Delta Species expansion was published by Nintendo and Pokémon USA in October 2005 as the eleventh main expansion of the EX Series. While the set introduced dual-type Delta Species Pokémon altered by electromagnetic radiation in the Holon region, lower-rarity basics like this Ralts 81/113 ...
The EX Delta Species expansion was published by Nintendo and Pokémon USA in October 2005 as the eleventh main expansion of the EX Series. While the set introduced dual-type Delta Species Pokémon altered by electromagnetic radiation in the Holon region, lower-rarity basics like this Ralts 81/113 retained standard typings. Kenkichi Toyama contributed distinctive flat-color storybook illustrations across several mid-2000s sets.

COLLECTOR INTEL

1

Kenkichi Toyama illustrated exactly 26 cards for the Pokémon TCG between the 2004 EX Hidden Legends set and 2007 EX Power Keepers.

2

The EX Delta Species set marked the first appearance of the scientific research hub Holon in the card game lore.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%
CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Typical Characteristics

  • Standard antique shop items
  • Regularly available
  • Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

  • CGC modern label format contains verified micro-print, QR code, and optical security foil on reverse.
  • Card stock typography, energy symbols, and copyright formatting match authentic 2005 Wizards/Nintendo transition printings.
How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Identification is absolute due to high-resolution photographs displaying a fully legible CGC slab, certification number, and pristine card surfaces.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Official CGC certification label identifying the card as Pokémon (2005) EX Delta Species - 81/113 with grade Gem Mint 10.
  • 2Certification number 6034459120 paired with CGC verification QR code on the slab reverse.
  • 3Correct font weighting for 2005 EX-era card text, energy symbols, and copyright line.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Scan the reverse QR code to verify registration status on the official CGC database.

CONDITION & GRADE

CGC 10

Grading breakdown

CGC Gem Mint 10 designation visible on the official label (certification 6034459120). Front and reverse border alignment falls well within 55/45 centering parameters with sharp 90-degree die-cut corners.

Condition

Preserved in a sonically sealed CGC case. No visible edge whitening, corner dings, silvering, or surface scratches are apparent on the front or reverse through the acrylic.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$35 - $80

Updated: Oct 24, 2026

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