Alakazam – Fates Collide (#25)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Alakazam (#25) is a Rare Holo Ex card from XY - Fates Collide released in 2016. It showcases artwork by PLANETA and the Suppression attack, Put 3 damage counters on each of your opponent's Pokémon that has any Energy attached to it.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.31, Cardmarket average sale is €4.98, Floor listings start near €1.49.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.31
- Cardmarket trend price: €5.51
- Recent low listing: €1.49
Card Details
- Set
- Fates Collide
- Card Number
- 25
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA
- HP
- 160
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- M Alakazam-EX
Abilities
-
Kinesis
When you play M Alakazam-EX from your hand to evolve this Pokémon, before it evolves, you may put 2 damage counters on your opponent's Active Pokémon and 3 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Suppression
[Psychic, Colorless]
Put 3 damage counters on each of your opponent's Pokémon that has any Energy attached to it.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Alakazam from Fates Collide (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA.
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 Alakazam 25 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Alakazam's Suppression for Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: Put 3 damage counters on each of your opponent's Pokémon that has any Energy attached to it.
Stats Overview: 160 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fates Collide #25 ← Current | 160 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Ex | $4.31 |
�📦 Fates Collide Set Context
This Alakazam is part of the Fates Collide expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA, 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 Alakazam 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 Ex cards from Fates Collide are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Alakazam 25 was released in 2016 in the Fates Collide 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 PLANETA. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Fates Collide 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 Alakazam have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Alakazam 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: Alakazam works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.