{"title":"XY - Roaring Skies","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dragonite-52-delta-xy-roaring-skies-52-108-foil","title":"Dragonite (52 Delta) - XY - Roaring Skies #52\/108 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foil single card from the XY Roaring Skies set, presented in played condition. The card may show moderate signs of wear including surface scratches on the holo pattern, edgewear, or light scuffing consistent with time spent in a collection or casual play. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragonite has been a fan favorite since the earliest days of the Pokemon franchise — a gentle giant with a surprisingly fierce competitive presence. As the final evolution of the beloved Dratini line, Dragonite carries the kind of nostalgic weight that few Pokemon can match. Seeing it rendered in the Delta Species variant here in Roaring Skies adds an extra layer of intrigue, reimagining this classic dragon-type as something a little more unexpected and visually striking than collectors are used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoaring Skies holds a meaningful place in the XY era of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Released in 2015, the set is perhaps best remembered for being home to some of the most sought-after cards of that generation, and it brought a strong sky and flight theme that gave even supporting cards a soaring, high-altitude energy. The artwork across the set tends to be dynamic and atmospheric, and this Dragonite card fits right into that aesthetic — a big, powerful creature given the visual treatment it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Delta Species mechanic — or its spiritual echo in this era's framing — gives the card a distinct identity beyond just being another Dragonite print. Whether you're a player looking to fill out a deck or a collector chasing the full Roaring Skies set, a foil Dragonite commands attention in a binder page. The holo finish catches light in a way that makes the card feel substantial, the kind of pull that makes opening a pack worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors working through the XY era, Roaring Skies is one of those sets worth completing properly. It sits at a sweet spot in TCG history — post-Black and White momentum, pre-Sun and Moon shake-up — and cards from this period are increasingly appreciated by players and collectors who lived through that era of competitive play. Dragonite at number 52 is a satisfying piece of that puzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is a great fit for Pokemon TCG set completers focused on the XY era, Dragonite fans building a character collection, or anyone who appreciates a classic Pokemon given a sharp, foil treatment from one of the more celebrated sets of its generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689855725734,"sku":"PKQ-98088-FL","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/kjW1rqOZHEVweMjrKzcRzTB747sDo84ABEBf_wrqR5Q.jpg?v=1782191717"},{"product_id":"absol-xy-roaring-skies-40-108-foil","title":"Absol - XY - Roaring Skies #40\/108 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Holo Rare holofoil single card from the XY — Roaring Skies expansion, card number 40\/108, featuring Absol. The card is in Near Mint to Light Played condition. If you'd like a closer look before purchasing, just use the \"Request Additional Pictures\" button on this page to get high-resolution photos of the exact copy heading your way. A holofoil Absol from XY — Roaring Skies, #40\/108, in Near Mint to Light Played condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsol has always carried one of the most compelling identities in the Pokemon universe — a Dark-type shrouded in myth, feared not because it causes disaster but because it appears to warn of it. That brooding, misunderstood edge translates beautifully to the card game, where Absol has a long history of showing up as a meaningful competitive and collector piece. The artwork on this Roaring Skies print captures that signature silhouette — the swept horn, the sharp contrasting coloring — with the holofoil treatment adding a dramatic shimmer that makes it one of the more visually striking singles from the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXY — Roaring Skies was a landmark expansion in the XY era, released in 2015 and remembered fondly for introducing some of the most sought-after cards of that generation. The set leaned heavily into Dragon- and Flying-type Pokemon, with Sky Legends and Mega Evolutions driving a lot of the excitement around it. Beyond the headline cards, Roaring Skies filled out a solid 108-card roster of well-illustrated, well-designed singles — and Absol sits comfortably among the set's more desirable Holo Rares for fans of the Dark type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the playability side, Absol's Dark typing and attack kit give it genuine utility in decks built around that theme, and the XY card format still sees play in casual and expanded formats. Whether you're running it on the table or tucking it into a binder sleeve, the holofoil finish keeps it looking sharp alongside any XY-era collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is a natural pick for Dark-type collectors, XY set-completers hunting their Holo Rares, or anyone who has always had a soft spot for Pokemon's most atmospheric, misunderstood wanderer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56902181060774,"sku":"PKQ-98076-FL","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/ZJ0ozOcjn8ccoVo0VOY08x_6tN7K8ql6e6uZuMvVqRM.jpg?v=1785808648"}],"url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/collections\/xy-roaring-skies.oembed","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}