Tyranitar v – Battle Styles (#97)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tyranitar v (#97) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Battle Styles released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Ayaka Yoshida and the Cragalanche attack (60 damage), Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.84, Cardmarket average sale is €1.03, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.84
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.04
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Card Number
- 97
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ayaka Yoshida
- HP
- 230
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Cragalanche
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck. -
Single Strike Crush
[Darkness, Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 240
Discard the top 4 cards of your deck.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (60.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tyranitar v from Battle Styles (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ayaka Yoshida.
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 Tyranitar v 97 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Tyranitar v's Cragalanche deals 60 damage for Darkness + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck.
Stats Overview: 230 HP • Darkness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles #97 ← Current | 230 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo V | $0.84 |
�📦 Battle Styles Set Context
This Tyranitar v is part of the Battle Styles expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ayaka Yoshida, 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 Tyranitar v 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 V cards from Battle Styles are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ayaka Yoshida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Battle Styles
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Tyranitar v 97 was released in 2021 in the Battle Styles expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ayaka Yoshida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Battle Styles represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Tyranitar v with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Tyranitar v 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Tyranitar v works best in Darkness type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.