Rayquaza

Rayquaza is a Dragon/Flying legendary that sits at the apex of the Hoenn region mythos. Intro'd in Gen III, it's the third member of that generation's weather trio and commands immediate recognition among players who grew up with Ruby and Sapphire. Massive stat total, signature move, the whole package—this thing reads "franchise pillar" the moment you say its name. In the TCG, Rayquaza has shown up consistently across decades of releases, which means there's genuine depth to the card market around it. It lands in premium sets, gets alternate arts, and sustains collector interest across multiple eras. Not a one-hit wonder, not a forgotten deep cut—it's the kind of Pokemon where both casual players and serious speculators keep an eye on new printings. That staying power matters.