Archaludon – Prismatic Evolutions (#70)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Archaludon (#70) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Prismatic Evolutions released in 2025. It features the Iron Blaster attack (160 damage), During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.07.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.07
Card Details
- Set
- Prismatic Evolutions
- Card Number
- 70
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- HP
- 180
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Metal Bridge
All of your Pokémon that have Metal Energy attached have no Retreat Cost.
Attacks & Strategy
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Iron Blaster
[Metal, Metal, Colorless]
— 160
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (53.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Archaludon from Prismatic Evolutions (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card showcases quality artwork.
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 Archaludon 70 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Archaludon's Iron Blaster deals 160 damage for Metal + Metal + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.
Stats Overview: 180 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Grass -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prismatic Evolutions #70 ← Current | 180 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.07 |
�📦 Prismatic Evolutions Set Context
This Archaludon is part of the Prismatic Evolutions expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Archaludon 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 Prismatic Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Prismatic Evolutions
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Archaludon 70 was released in 2025 in the Prismatic Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Prismatic Evolutions is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Archaludon have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Archaludon 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 Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Archaludon works best in Metal type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.