Buneary – Majestic Dawn (#53)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Buneary (#53) is a Common card from Diamond & Pearl - Majestic Dawn released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Drawup Power attack, Search your deck for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.40, Cardmarket average sale is €0.18, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.40
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.23
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Card Number
- 53
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 50
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +10
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Lopunny
Attacks & Strategy
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Drawup Power
Search your deck for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Extend Ears
[Colorless]
— 10
Remove 1 damage counter from each of your Benched Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Buneary from Majestic Dawn (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Buneary 53 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Buneary's Drawup Power . Special effect: Search your deck for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle yo...
Stats Overview: 50 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting +10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Dawn #53 ← Current | 50 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.40 |
�📦 Majestic Dawn Set Context
This Buneary is part of the Majestic Dawn expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
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 Buneary 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 Majestic Dawn 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.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Buneary 53 was released in 2008 in the Majestic Dawn 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 Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Majestic Dawn is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Buneary 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 Buneary 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Buneary works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.