Dugtrio – Skyridge (#52)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dugtrio (#52) is a Common card from E-Card - Skyridge released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Tomokazu Komiya and the Burrow attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done by attacks to Dugtrio during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.). TCGplayer market price sits around $9.86, Cardmarket average sale is €3.46, Floor listings start near €0.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $9.86
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.35
- Recent low listing: €0.50
Card Details
- Set
- Skyridge
- Card Number
- 52
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Resistances
- Lightning -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Burrow
[Fighting, Colorless]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done by attacks to Dugtrio during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.) -
Dig Under
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness or Resistance. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dugtrio from Skyridge (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomokazu Komiya.
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 Dugtrio 52 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Dugtrio's Burrow deals 20 damage for Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done by attacks to Dugtrio during your opponent's next tur...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×2 • Resistant to Lightning -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Dugtrio Cards
Looking for other Dugtrio cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyridge #52 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Common | $9.86 |
�📦 Skyridge Set Context
This Dugtrio is part of the Skyridge expansion , released as part of the E-Card series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomokazu Komiya, 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 Dugtrio 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
- Common cards from Skyridge are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tomokazu Komiya 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.
More from Skyridge
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dugtrio 52 was released in 2003 in the Skyridge expansion. This set is part of the E-Card series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Tomokazu Komiya. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Skyridge 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 Dugtrio 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 Dugtrio 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: Dugtrio works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.