Buizel – Ultra Prism (#35)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Buizel (#35) is a Common card from Sun & Moon - Ultra Prism released in 2018. It showcases artwork by so-taro and the Water Gun attack (30 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.17, Cardmarket average sale is €0.09, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.17
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.06
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
Attacks & Strategy
- Water Gun [Water, Colorless] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Buizel from Ultra Prism (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2018, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator so-taro.
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 Buizel 35 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Buizel's Water Gun deals 30 damage for Water + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Water Type • Weak to Grass ×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 |
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Ultra Prism #35 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Common | $0.17 |
�📦 Ultra Prism Set Context
This Buizel is part of the Ultra Prism expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2018.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by so-taro, 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 Buizel 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 Ultra Prism are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by so-taro 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: Buizel 35 was released in 2018 in the Ultra Prism 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 so-taro. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Ultra Prism represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Buizel have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Buizel 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: Buizel works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.