Black-kyurem – Cosmic Eclipse (#61)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Black-kyurem (#61) is a Rare Holo card from Sun & Moon - Cosmic Eclipse released in 2019. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Frozen Wings attack (30 damage), Discard a Special Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.11, Cardmarket average sale is €1.28, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.11
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.20
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- Cosmic Eclipse
- Card Number
- 61
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Frozen Wings
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 30
Discard a Special Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon. -
Dazzling Blizzard
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100+
If you have any Stadium card in play, this attack does 100 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Black-kyurem from Cosmic Eclipse (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Black-kyurem 61 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Black-kyurem's Frozen Wings deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard a Special Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic Eclipse #61 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $1.11 |
�📦 Cosmic Eclipse Set Context
This Black-kyurem is part of the Cosmic Eclipse expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Black-kyurem 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 Cosmic Eclipse are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou 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: Black-kyurem 61 was released in 2019 in the Cosmic Eclipse expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Cosmic Eclipse represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Black-kyurem 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 Black-kyurem 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: Black-kyurem works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.