The Best of XY [XY], a set released in Japan in 2017, celebrated the XY era’s most impactful cards—both competitively and artistically. Among its many standout reprints was Delinquent, given a bold Full Art treatment that reintroduced this disruptive Trainer card with renewed flair. Its mischievous energy and striking artwork quickly made it a favorite among collectors.

Originally prized for its ability to control tempo by discarding an opponent’s hand down to three cards, Delinquent was already a staple in control and disruption decks during its prime. But in this reprint, its appeal extended well beyond gameplay.

About Delinquent (The Best of XY [XY] 184/171)

This Delinquent card stands as one of the boldest visual statements in The Best of XY [XY]. With its sharp colour palette and unapologetically rebellious pose, the illustration channels the card’s disruptive effect through sheer attitude. The artwork leans into punk aesthetics—graffiti backdrops, a confident smirk, and streetwise styling, perfectly capturing Delinquent’s role as a chaos agent in the XY meta.

Yet it’s not just the edgy visuals that make this card a standout. There’s storytelling layered in the pose and expression: a Trainer who thrives on unpredictability, always one step ahead in the mind games of battle. As part of a high-class reprint set, Delinquent has found new life among collectors for its daring design and competitive legacy. Still hunting it down? It’s a grail for fans of Gen 6-era cards and one that’s only getting harder to ignore as appreciation for this era continues to grow.

Release Details

In English, this card is card 98b/122 from Yellow A Alternate cards.

A raw copy of a Delinquent (The Best of XY [XY] 184/171) card costs 78,700 JPY (~US$553).

Price Graph for Delinquent (The Best of XY [XY] 184/171)

As of 16 April 2025, this card is selling at below market price on the SNKRDUNK app.

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