Latias

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Demand for iconic EX-era chase cards remains strong, while supply of clean stamped examples is extremely limited. The card’s status as a Legendary Pokémon with a special event stamp supports continued collector interest.

Next months. Likely stable to modestly rising, with occasional spikes when strong-condition copies surface.

Long term. Likely gradual appreciation over 1-3 years, especially for graded and well-centered stamped examples.

History

Latias is a Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III (Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire era). In the games and anime, Latias is known for its psychic/dragon-like abilities, speed, flight, and protective nature, often portrayed as a rare and intelligent guardian figure. On TCG cards, Latias is one of the iconic Hoenn legendaries and appears in several high-profile chase cards, especially alongside Latios and Rayquaza in EX-era sets.

First released in the Japanese/English EX Deoxys expansion in 2005 as card 105/107; the card was part of the EX-era set Deoxys, released in February 2005. The specific English World Championships 2006 version is a stamped commemorative reprint/promotional version associated with the 2006 World Championships distribution.

• The base card is listed as 105/107 from EX Deoxys, with rarity commonly cataloged as Rare Holo Star in modern databases.
• Latias is one of the three gold-star-style chase cards in Deoxys alongside Latios and Rayquaza, making it one of the set’s most desirable pulls.
• The World Championships 2006 stamp indicates a special commemorative distribution/print variant rather than the original 2005 booster-release card.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

EX Deoxys

Demand

High

Supply

Scarce

• EX-era gold-star-style chase card from a celebrated 2005 set
• Low population in high grades due to foil scratching and edge wear
• Stamped World Championships 2006 variant is a specialized collectible subgroup
• Popular Legendary Pokémon with enduring fan demand

Collector notes

Condition. Check for foil scratching on the textured holo surface, whitening on edges and corners, centering, and surface dents or pressure marks. Stamped World Championships copies often show extra wear from handling, so the stamp area should be examined carefully for fading, smudging, or damage.

Storage. Use a soft penny sleeve plus a rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, and keep the card in a cool, dry, low-UV environment. For valuable stamped or graded-worthy copies, avoid friction with other cards and handle only by edges.

Authenticity. Verify correct EX-era card layout, set numbering, font, holo texture, and the World Championships 2006 stamp placement/ink quality. Fakes often have off-center borders, incorrect holo sheen, blurry text, or a poorly replicated stamp; compare against verified scans and weigh encapsulation from reputable graders when possible.