Celebi – Vivid Voltage (#9)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Celebi (#9) is an Amazing Rare card from Sword & Shield - Vivid Voltage released in 2020. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Energy Press attack (30× damage), This attack does 30 damage for each Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.45, Cardmarket average sale is €6.59, Floor listings start near €1.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.45
- Cardmarket trend price: €9.33
- Recent low listing: €1.50
Card Details
- Set
- Vivid Voltage
- Card Number
- 9
- Rarity
- ✨ Amazing Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Energy Press
[Grass]
— 30×
This attack does 30 damage for each Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon. -
Amazing Bloom
[Lightning, Psychic]
For each of your Benched Pokémon, search your deck for a card that evolves from that Pokémon and put it onto that Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Celebi from Vivid Voltage (Amazing Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
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 Celebi 9 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Celebi's Energy Press deals 30× damage for Grass energy. Special effect: This attack does 30 damage for each Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Celebi Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivid Voltage #9 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Amazing Rare | $3.45 |
�📦 Vivid Voltage Set Context
This Celebi is part of the Vivid Voltage expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, 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 Celebi 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
- Amazing Rare cards from Vivid Voltage are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Celebi 9 was released in 2020 in the Vivid Voltage 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 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Vivid Voltage represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Celebi 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 Celebi 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Celebi works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.