Aegislash – BREAKpoint (#62)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Aegislash (#62) is a Rare Holo card from XY - BREAKpoint released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Hitoshi Ariga and the Painful Sword attack, Double the number of damage counters on each of your opponent's Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.38, Cardmarket average sale is €0.61, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.38
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.61
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKpoint
- Card Number
- 62
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hitoshi Ariga
- HP
- 140
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Painful Sword
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
Double the number of damage counters on each of your opponent's Pokémon. -
Megaton Slash
[Psychic, Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
This attack does 10 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Aegislash from BREAKpoint (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hitoshi Ariga.
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 Aegislash 62 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Aegislash's Painful Sword for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Double the number of damage counters on each of your opponent's Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKpoint #62 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $0.38 |
�📦 BREAKpoint Set Context
This Aegislash is part of the BREAKpoint expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hitoshi Ariga, 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 Aegislash 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 BREAKpoint are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hitoshi Ariga resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from BREAKpoint
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Aegislash 62 was released in 2016 in the BREAKpoint 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 Hitoshi Ariga. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKpoint is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Aegislash 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 Aegislash 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Aegislash works best in Psychic type decks.