Whimsicott – Ancient Origins (#56)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Whimsicott (#56) is an Uncommon card from XY - Ancient Origins released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Windy Mischief attack, Move all damage counters from 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.20, Cardmarket average sale is €0.17, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.20
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.19
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Card Number
- 56
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ✨ Fairy
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Resistances
- Darkness -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Windy Mischief
[Fairy]
Move all damage counters from 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your opponent's Active Pokémon. - Rolling Tackle [Colorless, Colorless] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Whimsicott from Ancient Origins (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
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 Whimsicott 56 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Whimsicott's Windy Mischief for Fairy energy. Special effect: Move all damage counters from 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Fairy Type • Weak to Metal ×2 • Resistant to Darkness -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Origins #56 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.20 |
�📦 Ancient Origins Set Context
This Whimsicott is part of the Ancient Origins expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, 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 Whimsicott 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
- Uncommon cards from Ancient Origins are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fairy typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Ancient Origins
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Whimsicott 56 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 Atsuko Nishida. 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: Fairy type Pokémon like Whimsicott 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 Whimsicott 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 Fairy energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Whimsicott works best in Fairy type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.