Castform – Chilling Reign (#121)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Castform (#121) is a Common card from Sword & Shield - Chilling Reign released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Asako Ito and the Weather Force attack (80 damage), Draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.11, Cardmarket average sale is €0.07, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.11
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.06
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Chilling Reign
- Card Number
- 121
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Asako Ito
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
Abilities
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Weather Reading
If you have 8 or more Stadium cards in your discard pile, ignore all Energy in this Pokémon's attack costs.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Weather Force
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80
Draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Castform from Chilling Reign (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Asako Ito.
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 Castform 121 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Castform's Weather Force deals 80 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Castform Cards
Looking for other Castform cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilling Reign #121 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Common | $0.11 |
�📦 Chilling Reign Set Context
This Castform is part of the Chilling Reign expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Asako Ito, 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 Castform 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 Chilling Reign are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Asako Ito 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: Castform 121 was released in 2021 in the Chilling Reign 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 Asako Ito. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Chilling Reign represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Castform have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Castform 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: Castform works best in Colorless type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.