Tornadus vmax – Chilling Reign (#125)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tornadus vmax (#125) is a Rare Holo Vmax card from Sword & Shield - Chilling Reign released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Blasting Wind attack (60 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $1.63, Cardmarket average sale is €1.43, Floor listings start near €0.79.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.63
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.01
- Recent low listing: €0.79
Card Details
- Set
- Chilling Reign
- Card Number
- 125
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Vmax
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 320
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
- Blasting Wind [Colorless, Colorless] — 60
-
Max Wind Spirit
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120+
If a Stadium is in play, this attack does 120 more damage. Then, discard that Stadium.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tornadus vmax from Chilling Reign (Rare Holo Vmax) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Tornadus vmax 125 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Tornadus vmax's Blasting Wind deals 60 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 320 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilling Reign #125 ← Current | 320 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Vmax | $1.63 |
�📦 Chilling Reign Set Context
This Tornadus vmax is part of the Chilling Reign expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Tornadus vmax 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 Vmax cards from Chilling Reign are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Chilling Reign
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Tornadus vmax 125 was released in 2021 in the Chilling Reign 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 Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Chilling Reign represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Tornadus vmax 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 Tornadus vmax 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Tornadus vmax works best in Colorless type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. 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.