Alolan-muk – Sun & Moon (#58)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Alolan-muk (#58) is a Rare Holo card from Sun & Moon - Sun & Moon released in 2017. It showcases artwork by Hitoshi Ariga and the Crunch attack (90 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.79, Cardmarket average sale is €0.55, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.79
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.62
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Sun & Moon
- Card Number
- 58
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hitoshi Ariga
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Power of Alchemy
Each Basic Pokémon in play, in each player's hand, and in each player's discard pile has no Abilities.
Attacks & Strategy
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Crunch
[Psychic, Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 90
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Alolan-muk from Sun & Moon (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hitoshi Ariga.
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-muk 58 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Alolan-muk's Crunch deals 90 damage for Psychic + Psychic + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun & Moon #58 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $0.79 |
�📦 Sun & Moon Set Context
This Alolan-muk is part of the Sun & Moon expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hitoshi Ariga, 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-muk 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 Sun & Moon are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hitoshi Ariga 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: Alolan-muk 58 was released in 2017 in the Sun & Moon 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 Hitoshi Ariga. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Sun & Moon represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Alolan-muk 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 Alolan-muk 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: Alolan-muk works best in Psychic type decks.