Erikas dragonair – Gym Heroes (#4)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Erikas dragonair (#4) is a Rare Holo card from Gym - Gym Heroes released in 2000. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Blizzard attack (30 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your own Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). Cardmarket average sale is €52.07, Floor listings start near €17.00.
- Cardmarket trend price: €42.61
- Recent low listing: €17.00
Card Details
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Card Number
- 4
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Dragonite
Attacks & Strategy
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Blizzard
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 30
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your own Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Take Away
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
Shuffle Erika's Dragonair and all cards attached to it into your deck. Then, your opponent shuffles his or her Active Pokémon and all cards attached to it into his or her deck.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Erikas dragonair from Gym Heroes (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2000, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
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 Erikas dragonair 4 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Erikas dragonair's Blizzard deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tai...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Colorless Type • Resistant to Psychic -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Heroes #4 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | N/A |
�📦 Gym Heroes Set Context
This Erikas dragonair is part of the Gym Heroes expansion , released as part of the Gym series in 2000.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, 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 Erikas dragonair 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 Gym Heroes are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Gym Heroes
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Erikas dragonair 4 was released in 2000 in the Gym Heroes expansion. This set is part of the Gym series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Atsuko Nishida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Gym Heroes is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Erikas dragonair 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 Erikas dragonair 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Erikas dragonair works best in Colorless type decks.