Dusclops – Boundaries Crossed (#62)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Dusclops (#62) is an Uncommon card from Black & White - Boundaries Crossed released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Akira Komayama and the Astonish attack, Choose a random card from your opponent's hand. Your opponent reveals that card and shuffles it into his or her deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.44, Cardmarket average sale is €0.22, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.44
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.25
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Boundaries Crossed
- Card Number
- 62
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Akira Komayama
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Dusknoir
Attacks & Strategy
-
Astonish
[Psychic]
Choose a random card from your opponent's hand. Your opponent reveals that card and shuffles it into his or her deck. - Psyshot [Psychic, Colorless, Colorless] — 40
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dusclops from Boundaries Crossed (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Akira Komayama.
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 Dusclops 62 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Dusclops's Astonish for Psychic energy. Special effect: Choose a random card from your opponent's hand. Your opponent reveals that card and shuffles it into...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×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 |
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Boundaries Crossed #62 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.44 |
�📦 Boundaries Crossed Set Context
This Dusclops is part of the Boundaries Crossed expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2012.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Akira Komayama, 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 Dusclops 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
- Uncommon cards from Boundaries Crossed are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Akira Komayama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dusclops 62 was released in 2012 in the Boundaries Crossed expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Akira Komayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Boundaries Crossed is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Dusclops 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 Dusclops 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Dusclops works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.