Alolan-marowak – Crimson Invasion (#12)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Alolan-marowak (#12) is a Rare Holo card from Sun & Moon - Crimson Invasion released in 2017. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Dance of Flames attack, For each Energy attached to your opponent's Pokémon, attach a Fire Energy card from your discard pile to your Pokémon in any way you like.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.82, Cardmarket average sale is €0.66, Floor listings start near €0.29.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.82
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.87
- Recent low listing: €0.29
Card Details
- Set
- Crimson Invasion
- Card Number
- 12
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Dance of Flames
For each Energy attached to your opponent's Pokémon, attach a Fire Energy card from your discard pile to your Pokémon in any way you like.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Burning Bonemerang
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 70×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 70 damage for each heads. If either of them is heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Alolan-marowak from Crimson Invasion (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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-marowak 12 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Alolan-marowak's Dance of Flames . Special effect: For each Energy attached to your opponent's Pokémon, attach a Fire Energy card from your discard pil...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Invasion #12 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $0.82 |
�📦 Crimson Invasion Set Context
This Alolan-marowak is part of the Crimson Invasion expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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-marowak 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 Crimson Invasion are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Alolan-marowak 12 was released in 2017 in the Crimson Invasion 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 Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Crimson Invasion represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Alolan-marowak 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-marowak 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Alolan-marowak works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.