Alakazam – Legendary Collection (#1)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Alakazam (#1) is a Rare Holo card from Other - Legendary Collection released in 2002. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Confuse Ray attack (30 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.. TCGplayer market price sits around $52.62, Cardmarket average sale is €14.23, Floor listings start near €9.75.
- TCGplayer market price: $52.62
- Cardmarket trend price: €27.77
- Recent low listing: €9.75
Card Details
- Set
- Legendary Collection
- Card Number
- 1
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Damage Swap
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon to another as long as you don't Knock Out that Pokémon. This power can't be used if Alakazam is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Confuse Ray
[Psychic, Psychic, Psychic]
— 30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Alakazam from Legendary Collection (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2002, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
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 1 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Alakazam's Confuse Ray deals 30 damage for Psychic + Psychic + Psychic energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Stats Overview: 80 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.
� Compare Alakazam Cards
Looking for other Alakazam cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Collection #1 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $52.62 |
�📦 Legendary Collection Set Context
This Alakazam is part of the Legendary Collection expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2002.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, 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 cards from Legendary Collection are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori 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 1 was released in 2002 in the Legendary Collection expansion. This set is part of the Other series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legendary Collection 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 Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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.