Team magmas groudon – Team Magma vs Team Aqua (#9)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Team magmas groudon (#9) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Team Magma vs Team Aqua released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Kazuo Yazawa and the Linear Attack attack, Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $99.28, Cardmarket average sale is €64.79, Floor listings start near €0.40.
- TCGplayer market price: $99.28
- Cardmarket trend price: €39.23
- Recent low listing: €0.40
Card Details
- Set
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua
- Card Number
- 9
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kazuo Yazawa
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ✊ Fighting, 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Power Saver
As long as the number of Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) that has Team Magma in its name is 3 or less, Team Magma's Groudon can't attack.
Attacks & Strategy
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Linear Attack
[Fighting, Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Pulverize
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 50+
If the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Team magmas groudon from Team Magma vs Team Aqua (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kazuo Yazawa.
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 Team magmas groudon 9 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Team magmas groudon's Linear Attack for Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakne...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fighting/Darkness Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Magma vs Team Aqua #9 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $99.28 |
�📦 Team Magma vs Team Aqua Set Context
This Team magmas groudon is part of the Team Magma vs Team Aqua expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kazuo Yazawa, 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 Team magmas groudon 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
- Rare Holo cards from Team Magma vs Team Aqua are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kazuo Yazawa resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting, Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Team magmas groudon 9 was released in 2004 in the Team Magma vs Team Aqua expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kazuo Yazawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Team Magma vs Team Aqua 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 Team magmas groudon 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 Team magmas groudon 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: Team magmas groudon works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.