Dragalge – Forbidden Light (#53)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dragalge (#53) is a Rare card from Sun & Moon - Forbidden Light released in 2018. It showcases artwork by SATOSHI NAKAI and the Twister attack (60 damage), Flip 2 coins. For each heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon. If both of them are tails, this attack does nothing.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.33, Cardmarket average sale is €0.70, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.33
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.61
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Card Number
- 53
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 SATOSHI NAKAI
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Poison Point
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Attacks & Strategy
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Twister
[Psychic, Colorless]
— 60
Flip 2 coins. For each heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon. If both of them are tails, this attack does nothing.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dragalge from Forbidden Light (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2018, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator SATOSHI NAKAI.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Dragalge 53 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Dragalge's Twister deals 60 damage for Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip 2 coins. For each heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon. If both of them...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbidden Light #53 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.33 |
�📦 Forbidden Light Set Context
This Dragalge is part of the Forbidden Light expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2018.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by SATOSHI NAKAI, 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 Dragalge 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 Forbidden Light are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by SATOSHI NAKAI resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Forbidden Light
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dragalge 53 was released in 2018 in the Forbidden Light expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by SATOSHI NAKAI. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Forbidden Light represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Dragalge have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Dragalge 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Dragalge works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.