Barboach – Mysterious Treasures (#72)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Barboach (#72) is a Common card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Mud Spit attack, Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.36, Cardmarket average sale is €0.15, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.36
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.18
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 72
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 50
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass +10
- Resistances
- Lightning -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Whiscash
Attacks & Strategy
-
Mud Spit
[Fighting]
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Barboach from Mysterious Treasures (Common) represents an interesting 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 Barboach 72 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Barboach's Mud Spit for Fighting energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply W...
Stats Overview: 50 HP • Water Type • Weak to Grass +10 • Resistant to Lightning -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Barboach Cards
Looking for other Barboach cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #72 ← Current | 50 | 1 attack | Common | $0.36 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Barboach is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl 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 Barboach 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
- Common cards from Mysterious Treasures 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.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Barboach 72 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl 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: Mysterious Treasures is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Barboach have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Barboach 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: Barboach works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.