EX Ruby & Sapphire

EX Ruby & Sapphire is the first set in the EX series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released on July 1, 2003. This set introduced 109 new cards and marked the start of the third generation of Pokémon in the TCG, featuring Pokémon from the Hoenn region such as Blaziken, Sceptile, and Swampert. With the introduction of Pokémon-EX and revamped game mechanics, this set brought new strategic possibilities for collectors and competitive players alike.