Cradily – Legend Maker (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Cradily (#3) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Legend Maker released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Devolution Wave attack, Count the number of React Energy cards attached to Cradily and choose up to that number of your opponent's Evolved Pokémon. Remove the highest Stage Evolution card from each of those Pokémon, then have your opponent shuffle those cards into his or her deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $6.52, Cardmarket average sale is €2.83, Floor listings start near €0.75.
- TCGplayer market price: $6.52
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.22
- Recent low listing: €0.75
Card Details
- Set
- Legend Maker
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Devolution Wave
[Colorless, Colorless]
Count the number of React Energy cards attached to Cradily and choose up to that number of your opponent's Evolved Pokémon. Remove the highest Stage Evolution card from each of those Pokémon, then have your opponent shuffle those cards into his or her deck. -
Linear Attack
[Grass, Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) - Mud Shot [Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 50
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Cradily from Legend Maker (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
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 Cradily 3 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Cradily's Devolution Wave for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Count the number of React Energy cards attached to Cradily and choose up to that number of your oppo...
Stats Overview: 100 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.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Maker #3 ← Current | 100 | 3 attacks | Rare Holo | $6.52 |
�📦 Legend Maker Set Context
This Cradily is part of the Legend Maker expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, 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 Cradily 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 cards from Legend Maker are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima 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: Cradily 3 was released in 2006 in the Legend Maker expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legend Maker is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Cradily 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 Cradily 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: Cradily works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.