Dialga – Celebrations (#20)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dialga (#20) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations released in 2021. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Temporal Backflow attack, Put a card from your discard pile into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.17, Cardmarket average sale is €0.09, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.17
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.11
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations
- Card Number
- 20
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Temporal Backflow
[Metal]
Put a card from your discard pile into your hand. -
Metal Blast
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
This attack does 20 more damage for each Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dialga from Celebrations (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, 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 Dialga 20 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Dialga's Temporal Backflow for Metal energy. Special effect: Put a card from your discard pile into your hand.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Grass -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations #20 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.17 |
�📦 Celebrations Set Context
This Dialga is part of the Celebrations expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
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 Dialga 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 cards from Celebrations 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.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Celebrations
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dialga 20 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations 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: Celebrations represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Dialga with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Dialga 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 Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Dialga works best in Metal type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.