Barraskewda – Vivid Voltage (#42)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Barraskewda (#42) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Vivid Voltage released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Akira Komayama and the Targeted Skewer attack, This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon for each damage counter on that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.18, Cardmarket average sale is €0.15, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.18
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.15
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Vivid Voltage
- Card Number
- 42
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Akira Komayama
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Targeted Skewer
[Water]
This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon for each damage counter on that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) - Jet Headbutt [Water, Colorless] — 60
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Barraskewda from Vivid Voltage (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Akira Komayama.
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 Barraskewda 42 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Barraskewda's Targeted Skewer for Water energy. Special effect: This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon for each damage counter on that P...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivid Voltage #42 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.18 |
�📦 Vivid Voltage Set Context
This Barraskewda is part of the Vivid Voltage expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Akira Komayama, 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 Barraskewda 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 Vivid Voltage are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Akira Komayama 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: Barraskewda 42 was released in 2020 in the Vivid Voltage 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 Akira Komayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Vivid Voltage represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Barraskewda 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 Barraskewda 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: Barraskewda works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.