Celesteela – Unbroken Bonds (#163)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Celesteela (#163) is a Rare Holo Gx card from Sun & Moon - Unbroken Bonds released in 2019. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Igarashi and the Power Cyclone attack (110 damage), Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.08, Cardmarket average sale is €3.08, Floor listings start near €0.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.08
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.33
- Recent low listing: €0.50
Card Details
- Set
- Unbroken Bonds
- Card Number
- 163
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Gx
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Igarashi
- HP
- 200
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Force Canceler
As long as this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon, prevent all effects of your opponent's GX attacks, including damage, done to your Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Power Cyclone
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 110
Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (36.7 per energy). -
Discovery-GX
[Colorless]
Count your Prize cards and put them into your hand. Then, take that many cards from the top of your deck and put them face down as your Prize cards. If you don't have that many cards in your deck, this attack does nothing. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Celesteela from Unbroken Bonds (Rare Holo Gx) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Igarashi.
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 Celesteela 163 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Celesteela's Power Cyclone deals 110 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 200 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbroken Bonds #163 ← Current | 200 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Gx | $2.08 |
�📦 Unbroken Bonds Set Context
This Celesteela is part of the Unbroken Bonds expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Igarashi, 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 Celesteela 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 Gx cards from Unbroken Bonds are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Igarashi 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: Celesteela 163 was released in 2019 in the Unbroken Bonds 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 PLANETA Igarashi. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unbroken Bonds represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Celesteela with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Celesteela 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: Celesteela works best in Colorless type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.