Alcremie – Champion's Path (#22)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Alcremie (#22) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Champion's Path released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Ayaka Yoshida and the Sugary Sprinkles attack, Heal 30 damage from each of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.14, Cardmarket average sale is €1.55, Floor listings start near €0.48.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.14
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.52
- Recent low listing: €0.48
Card Details
- Set
- Champion's Path
- Card Number
- 22
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ayaka Yoshida
- HP
- 170
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Sugary Sprinkles
[Psychic]
Heal 30 damage from each of your Benched Pokémon. -
Sweet Splash
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Alcremie from Champion's Path (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ayaka Yoshida.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Alcremie 22 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Alcremie's Sugary Sprinkles for Psychic energy. Special effect: Heal 30 damage from each of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Metal ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion's Path #22 ← Current | 170 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo V | $1.14 |
�📦 Champion's Path Set Context
This Alcremie is part of the Champion's Path expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ayaka Yoshida, 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 Alcremie 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 V cards from Champion's Path are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ayaka Yoshida 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: Alcremie 22 was released in 2020 in the Champion's Path expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ayaka Yoshida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Champion's Path represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Alcremie 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 Alcremie 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: Alcremie works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.