Ethans typhlosion – Destined Rivals (#34)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ethans typhlosion (#34) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Destined Rivals released in 2025. It showcases artwork by danciao and the Buddy Blast attack (40+ damage), This attack does 60 more damage for each Ethan's Adventure card in your discard pile.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.94, Cardmarket average sale is €0.26, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.94
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.25
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Card Number
- 34
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 danciao
- HP
- 170
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation I ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Buddy Blast
[Fire]
— 40+
This attack does 60 more damage for each Ethan's Adventure card in your discard pile.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy). -
Steam Artillery
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 160
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (53.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ethans typhlosion from Destined Rivals (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator danciao.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Ethans typhlosion 34 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark I, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Ethans typhlosion's Buddy Blast deals 40+ damage for Fire energy. Special effect: This attack does 60 more damage for each Ethan's Adventure card in your discard pile.
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destined Rivals #34 ← Current | 170 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.94 |
�📦 Destined Rivals Set Context
This Ethans typhlosion is part of the Destined Rivals expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by danciao, 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 Ethans typhlosion 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 cards from Destined Rivals are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by danciao resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Destined Rivals
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Ethans typhlosion 34 was released in 2025 in the Destined Rivals expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by danciao. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Destined Rivals is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Ethans typhlosion with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Ethans typhlosion 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Ethans typhlosion works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.