Golurk – Ancient Origins (#41)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Golurk (#41) is a Common card from XY - Ancient Origins released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Suwama Chiaki and the Dig Out attack (20 damage), Discard the top card of your deck. If that card is a Fighting Energy card, attach it to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.14, Cardmarket average sale is €0.09, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.14
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.10
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Card Number
- 41
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Dig Out
[Colorless]
— 20
Discard the top card of your deck. If that card is a Fighting Energy card, attach it to this Pokémon. -
Double Lariat
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 90×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 90 damage times the number of heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Golurk from Ancient Origins (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Suwama Chiaki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Golurk 41 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Golurk's Dig Out deals 20 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard the top card of your deck. If that card is a Fighting Energy card, attach it to this Pokémon...
Stats Overview: 130 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.
� Compare Golurk Cards
Looking for other Golurk cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Origins #41 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.14 |
�📦 Ancient Origins Set Context
This Golurk is part of the Ancient Origins expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Suwama Chiaki, 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 Golurk 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
- Common cards from Ancient Origins are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Suwama Chiaki 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 Ancient Origins
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Golurk 41 was released in 2015 in the Ancient Origins expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Suwama Chiaki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Ancient Origins is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Golurk with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Golurk 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: Golurk works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.