Diancie – Forbidden Light (#74)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Diancie (#74) is a Rare Prism Star card from Sun & Moon - Forbidden Light released in 2018. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Diamond Rain attack (90 damage), Heal 30 damage from each of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.87, Cardmarket average sale is €2.48, Floor listings start near €1.33.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.87
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.65
- Recent low listing: €1.33
Card Details
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Card Number
- 74
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Prism Star
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Princess's Cheers
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, your Fighting Pokémon's attacks do 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Diamond Rain
[Fighting, Fighting, Fighting]
— 90
Heal 30 damage from each of your Benched Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Diancie from Forbidden Light (Rare Prism Star) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2018, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
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 Diancie 74 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Diancie's Diamond Rain deals 90 damage for Fighting + Fighting + Fighting energy. Special effect: Heal 30 damage from each of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Fighting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbidden Light #74 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare Prism Star | $2.87 |
�📦 Forbidden Light Set Context
This Diancie is part of the Forbidden Light expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2018.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, 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 Diancie 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 Prism Star cards from Forbidden Light are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Forbidden Light
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Diancie 74 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 kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Forbidden Light represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Diancie 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 Diancie 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: Diancie works best in Fighting type decks.