Altaria – Roaring Skies (#53)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Altaria (#53) is an Uncommon card from XY - Roaring Skies released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Song of Echoes attack, Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw a number of cards equal to the number of Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.22, Cardmarket average sale is €0.17, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.22
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.17
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Roaring Skies
- Card Number
- 53
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🐉 Dragon
- Weaknesses
- Fairy ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Song of Echoes
[Colorless]
Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw a number of cards equal to the number of Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). -
Midnight Eyes
[Water, Metal]
— 30
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Altaria from Roaring Skies (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 53 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Altaria's Song of Echoes for Colorless energy. Special effect: Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw a number of cards equal to the number of Benched Pokémo...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Dragon Type • Weak to Fairy ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Altaria Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Skies #53 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.22 |
�📦 Roaring Skies Set Context
This Altaria is part of the Roaring Skies expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
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 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
- Uncommon cards from Roaring Skies 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.
- Dragon typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Altaria 53 was released in 2015 in the Roaring Skies expansion. This set is part of the XY 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: Roaring Skies is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Dragon type Pokémon like Altaria 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 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 Dragon energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Altaria works best in Dragon type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.