Baltoy – Great Encounters (#60)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Baltoy (#60) is a Common card from Diamond & Pearl - Great Encounters released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and the Psychic Balance attack, If you have less cards in your hand than your opponent, draw cards until you have the same number of cards as your opponent. (If you have more or the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, this attack does nothing.). TCGplayer market price sits around $3.60, Cardmarket average sale is €0.88, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.60
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.30
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Card Number
- 60
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 50
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass +10
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Claydol
Attacks & Strategy
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Psychic Balance
[Colorless]
If you have less cards in your hand than your opponent, draw cards until you have the same number of cards as your opponent. (If you have more or the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, this attack does nothing.) -
Spin Turn
[Fighting, Colorless]
— 20
Switch Baltoy with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Baltoy from Great Encounters (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Baltoy 60 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Baltoy's Psychic Balance for Colorless energy. Special effect: If you have less cards in your hand than your opponent, draw cards until you have the same number of...
Stats Overview: 50 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass +10
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Baltoy Cards
Looking for other Baltoy cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Encounters #60 ← Current | 50 | 2 attacks | Common | $3.60 |
�📦 Great Encounters Set Context
This Baltoy is part of the Great Encounters expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Baltoy card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Great Encounters are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Sumiyoshi Kizuki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Baltoy 60 was released in 2008 in the Great Encounters expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Great Encounters is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Baltoy with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Baltoy card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Baltoy works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.