2020 Pokemon Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage 138 Rayquaza

Okay, let's talk Rayquaza. Specifically, that Rayquaza from Vivid Voltage.

The Green Dragon in a Sea of Pikachu

Remember Vivid Voltage? Pikachu VMAX was the star, right? Big, chunky, electrifying Pikachu.

But, let's be honest, I was all about something else. Something a little more… serpentine.

Yep, the Rayquaza (#138). And I'm here to say it: I think it's underrated.

Hear Me Out...

Look, I know. It's a common card. You probably pulled, like, five of them.

Maybe you even used them to prop up a wobbly table leg. No judgement (okay, a little).

But hear me out! This card has a certain… charm.

First, the art. It’s simple, sure. Not some fancy alternate art with a million details.

But that's part of its appeal! It's clean. Classic. Rayquaza being Rayquaza.

Just soaring through the sky, minding its own business. Maybe thinking about berries. Who knows?

Unpopular Opinion Alert!

And this is where things get spicy. I think this common card looks better than some of the more hyped rares from that set.

Gasp! I said it. I know, I know. Blasphemy!

People chase those rainbow rares and alternate arts. I get it. Shiny things are pretty.

But sometimes, the simplicity is the best. Think about a well-cooked burger. Does it need gold flakes?

Exactly! A juicy patty, some cheese, maybe a pickle. Perfection. This Rayquaza is the burger of Pokemon cards.

The "Usefulness" Factor (Or Lack Thereof)

Let's be real. This Rayquaza isn't exactly a powerhouse in battle.

Its attacks are… fine. Not terrible. Not game-changing. Perfectly adequate.

But, that's not the point! This card is about the vibes. It's about the nostalgia.

It's about remembering a time when opening a pack of cards was pure joy, regardless of what you pulled.

Even if you pulled your fifth Rayquaza. You still smiled, didn't you?

A Collector's Item? Maybe. A Memory? Definitely.

Will this card make you rich? Probably not. Unless you have, like, a thousand of them and the price suddenly skyrockets. Stranger things have happened.

But will it bring a smile to your face when you see it? I hope so.

It reminds me of a simpler time, a time before hyper-expensive chase cards ruled the hobby.

A time when a common Rayquaza could be just as cool as a Pikachu VMAX. (Almost).

So, the next time you’re sifting through your old cards, give that Vivid Voltage Rayquaza a second look.

Appreciate its simplicity. Remember the joy of collecting.

And maybe, just maybe, agree with me that it’s a little bit underrated. Rayquaza for the win!

Okay, maybe not "win," but definitely deserves some love. What are your thoughts?

"The Rayquaza (#138) from Vivid Voltage is a reminder that not all treasures are shiny."