Pokémon · Mega Evolution
Iono's Bellibolt ex
Ascended Heroes · #279 · Special Illustration Rare · 2026
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Card facts
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- Set position
- 279 / 295
- Release year
- 2026
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- HP
- 280
- Subtype
- Stage 1 · ex
- Evolves from
- Iono's Tadbulb
- Retreat cost
- 2 energy
- Regulation mark
- I
- Illustrator
- Akira Komayama
- Pokédex #
- 939
- Series
- Mega Evolution
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Ability Engine
- Damage efficiency
- 230 damage
- 57.5 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 2 Prizes given up
- Two-prize Pokémon — a single KO swings the prize race
- Setup
- Stage 1
- One evolution step from a Basic
Also does
Strategy & play
How Iono's Bellibolt ex plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Not a main attacker — its job is Ability-based draw/search. Run it as a consistency hub and protect it, because opponents will target the engine.
- Needs Lightning Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
- Lightning type, weak to Fighting ×2 — a Fighting attacker doing ≥140 effectively one-shots it.
- A two-prize Pokémon — each KO gives the opponent 2 Prizes, so a single bad trade can lose the race. Back it with single-prize attackers.
- A Stage 1 — one step up from Iono's Tadbulb; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
- Seen in 0% of recent tournament decks that can run it, usually 3 copies.
How to beat Iono's Bellibolt ex
- Exploit its Fighting weakness — ≥140 damage one-shots it.
- KO it to choke their draw / search engine.
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
- It gives up 2 Prizes — out-trade it with single-prize attackers.
Competitive performance
From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.
- Meta inclusion
- 0% of decks
- 2.83 copies on average · 90 decks
- Match win rate
- 40.6%
- -6.7 pts vs the 47.3% field average
Plays well with
Cards most often run alongside this one in tournament decks over the last 180 days — ranked by how distinctive the pairing is.
More by Akira Komayama
This card was illustrated by Akira Komayama.
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About this card
Ability: Electric Streamer
As often as you like during your turn, you may attach a Basic Lightning Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Iono's Pokémon.
LLLCThunderous Bolt — 230
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Weakness:F×2
Retreat cost:CC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
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Recent tournament results
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Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Iono's Bellibolt ex is real?
Iono's Bellibolt ex is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Iono's Bellibolt ex worth?
As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Iono's Bellibolt ex from?
Iono's Bellibolt ex is from the Pokémon set "Ascended Heroes" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.
What rarity is Iono's Bellibolt ex?
Iono's Bellibolt ex is a Special Illustration Rare card in the Ascended Heroes set.
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