Blaziken – Crystal Guardians (#90)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Blaziken (#90) is a Rare Holo Ex card from EX - Crystal Guardians released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Drag Off attack (30 damage), Before doing damage, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch.. TCGplayer market price sits around $80.78, Cardmarket average sale is €79.98, Floor listings start near €12.40.
- TCGplayer market price: $80.78
- Cardmarket trend price: €73.67
- Recent low listing: €12.40
Card Details
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Card Number
- 90
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 150
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Drag Off
[Fighting, Colorless]
— 30
Before doing damage, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch. -
Burn Away
[Fire, Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
Before doing damage, count the remaining HP of the Defending Pokémon. If that Pokémon is Knocked Out by this attack, Blaziken ex does damage to itself equal to the attack's damage minus the remaining HP of the Defending Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Blaziken from Crystal Guardians (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, 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 Blaziken 90 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Blaziken's Drag Off deals 30 damage for Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: Before doing damage, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with 1 of the...
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Guardians #90 ← Current | 150 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Ex | $80.78 |
�📦 Crystal Guardians Set Context
This Blaziken is part of the Crystal Guardians expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
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 Blaziken 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 Ex cards from Crystal Guardians 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.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Blaziken 90 was released in 2006 in the Crystal Guardians expansion. This set is part of the EX 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: Crystal Guardians is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Blaziken with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Blaziken 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Blaziken works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.