Altaria – Power Keepers (#2)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Altaria (#2) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Power Keepers released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Surprise attack (30 damage), Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.43, Cardmarket average sale is €4.38, Floor listings start near €1.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.43
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.47
- Recent low listing: €1.00
Card Details
- Set
- Power Keepers
- Card Number
- 2
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Colorless ×2
- Resistances
- Grass -30, Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Synergy Effect
If Drake's Stadium is in play, remove 1 damage counter from Altaria between turns.
Attacks & Strategy
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Surprise
[Water, Colorless]
— 30
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck. - Gust [Lightning, Colorless, Colorless] — 50
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Altaria from Power Keepers (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Altaria 2 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Altaria's Surprise deals 30 damage for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your ...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Colorless ×2 • Resistant to Grass -30, Fighting -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Keepers #2 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $7.43 |
�📦 Power Keepers Set Context
This Altaria is part of the Power Keepers expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, 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 Altaria 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 Power Keepers are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Altaria 2 was released in 2007 in the Power Keepers expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Power Keepers is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Altaria with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Altaria 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Altaria works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.