Alolan-golem – Team Up (#37)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Alolan-golem (#37) is a Rare card from Sun & Moon - Team Up released in 2019. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Electromagnetic Bomb attack (20× damage), Move any number of Lightning Energy from your Benched Pokémon to this Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage for each Energy card you moved in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.48, Cardmarket average sale is €0.48, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.48
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.56
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Team Up
- Card Number
- 37
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 180
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Electromagnetic Bomb
— 20×
Move any number of Lightning Energy from your Benched Pokémon to this Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage for each Energy card you moved in this way.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Super Zap Cannon
[Lightning, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 190
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (38.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Alolan-golem from Team Up (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
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 Alolan-golem 37 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Alolan-golem's Electromagnetic Bomb deals 20× damage . Special effect: Move any number of Lightning Energy from your Benched Pokémon to this Pokémon. This attack does 20 d...
Stats Overview: 180 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Up #37 ← Current | 180 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.48 |
�📦 Team Up Set Context
This Alolan-golem is part of the Team Up expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, 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 Alolan-golem 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 cards from Team Up are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Alolan-golem 37 was released in 2019 in the Team Up expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Team Up represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Alolan-golem 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 Alolan-golem 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Alolan-golem works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.