Diancie – Phantom Forces (#71)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Diancie (#71) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Phantom Forces released in 2014. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Sparkle attack, If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.75, Cardmarket average sale is €1.77, Floor listings start near €0.48.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.75
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.97
- Recent low listing: €0.48
Card Details
- Set
- Phantom Forces
- Card Number
- 71
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ✨ Fairy
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Resistances
- Darkness -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Sparkle
[Fairy]
If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing. -
Diamond Storm
[Fairy, Fairy, Colorless]
— 60
Heal 30 damage from each of your Fairy Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Diancie from Phantom Forces (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
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 Diancie 71 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Diancie's Sparkle for Fairy energy. Special effect: If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coi...
Stats Overview: 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Forces #71 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $1.75 |
�📦 Phantom Forces Set Context
This Diancie is part of the Phantom Forces expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, 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 Holo cards from Phantom Forces are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics 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 Phantom Forces
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Diancie 71 was released in 2014 in the Phantom Forces 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 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Phantom Forces 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 Diancie 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 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 Fairy energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Diancie works best in Fairy type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.