Diggersby – Phantom Forces (#88)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Diggersby (#88) is a Rare card from XY - Phantom Forces released in 2014. It showcases artwork by match and the Smithereen Smash attack (30 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.28, Cardmarket average sale is €0.35, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.28
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.25
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Phantom Forces
- Card Number
- 88
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 match
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Smithereen Smash
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 30
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon. -
Earthquake
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80
This attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Diggersby from Phantom Forces (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator match.
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 Diggersby 88 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Diggersby's Smithereen Smash deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 100 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.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Forces #88 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.28 |
�📦 Phantom Forces Set Context
This Diggersby is part of the Phantom Forces expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by match, 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 Diggersby 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 Phantom Forces are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by match 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: Diggersby 88 was released in 2014 in the Phantom Forces expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by match. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Phantom Forces is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Diggersby 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 Diggersby 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: Diggersby works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.