Azelf – Plasma Blast (#38)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Azelf (#38) is a Rare card from Black & White - Plasma Blast released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Naoyo Kimura and the Trading Places attack, Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.41, Cardmarket average sale is €0.47, Floor listings start near €0.15.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.41
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.53
- Recent low listing: €0.15
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Card Number
- 38
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Trading Places
[Colorless]
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. -
Psyjamming
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
Move as many Special Energy attached to your opponent's Pokémon to your opponent's other Pokémon in any way you like.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Azelf from Plasma Blast (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Naoyo Kimura.
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 Azelf 38 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Azelf's Trading Places for Colorless energy. Special effect: Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 60 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.
� Compare Azelf Cards
Looking for other Azelf cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Blast #38 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.41 |
�📦 Plasma Blast Set Context
This Azelf is part of the Plasma Blast expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Naoyo Kimura, 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 Azelf 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 cards from Plasma Blast are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Naoyo Kimura 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: Azelf 38 was released in 2013 in the Plasma Blast expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Naoyo Kimura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Blast is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Azelf 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 Azelf 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: Azelf works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.