Alolan-vulpix – Silver Tempest (#33)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Alolan-vulpix (#33) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest released in 2022. It showcases artwork by Ryota Murayama and the White Drop attack (10+ damage), If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon V, this attack does 50 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.03, Cardmarket average sale is €0.83, Floor listings start near €0.18.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.03
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.86
- Recent low listing: €0.18
Card Details
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Card Number
- 33
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryota Murayama
- HP
- 190
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Ninetales
Attacks & Strategy
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White Drop
— 10+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon V, this attack does 50 more damage.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Frost Smash
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 110
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (36.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Alolan-vulpix from Silver Tempest (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryota Murayama.
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-vulpix 33 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Alolan-vulpix's White Drop deals 10+ damage . Special effect: If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon V, this attack does 50 more damage.
Stats Overview: 190 HP • Water 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Silver Tempest #33 ← Current | 190 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo V | $1.03 |
�📦 Silver Tempest Set Context
This Alolan-vulpix is part of the Silver Tempest expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryota Murayama, 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-vulpix 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 Silver Tempest are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryota Murayama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Alolan-vulpix 33 was released in 2022 in the Silver Tempest 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 Ryota Murayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Silver Tempest represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Alolan-vulpix with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Alolan-vulpix 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Alolan-vulpix works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.