Diggersby – Primal Clash (#90)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Diggersby (#90) is a Rare card from XY - Primal Clash released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Kyoko Umemoto and the Ear Dig attack, Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, discard the top card of your opponent's deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.25, Cardmarket average sale is €0.41, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.25
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.43
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Card Number
- 90
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kyoko Umemoto
- HP
- 110
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Ear Dig
[Fighting]
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, discard the top card of your opponent's deck. - Hammer In [Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 70
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Diggersby from Primal Clash (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kyoko Umemoto.
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 90 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Diggersby's Ear Dig for Fighting energy. Special effect: Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, discard the top card of your opponent's deck.
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Diggersby Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primal Clash #90 ← Current | 110 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.25 |
�📦 Primal Clash Set Context
This Diggersby is part of the Primal Clash expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kyoko Umemoto, 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 Primal Clash are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kyoko Umemoto resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Diggersby 90 was released in 2015 in the Primal Clash 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 Kyoko Umemoto. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Primal Clash is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Diggersby works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.