Dusknoir – Flashfire (#40)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dusknoir (#40) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Flashfire released in 2014. It showcases artwork by Suwama Chiaki and the Pain Pellets attack, Put damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon equal to the number of damage counters on this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.46, Cardmarket average sale is €0.74, Floor listings start near €0.15.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.46
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.74
- Recent low listing: €0.15
Card Details
- Set
- Flashfire
- Card Number
- 40
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Shadow Void
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon to this Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Pain Pellets
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
Put damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon equal to the number of damage counters on this Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dusknoir from Flashfire (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Suwama Chiaki.
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 Dusknoir 40 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Dusknoir's Pain Pellets for Psychic + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Put damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Pokémon equal to the number of damage counters on this P...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flashfire #40 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $0.46 |
�📦 Flashfire Set Context
This Dusknoir is part of the Flashfire expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Suwama Chiaki, 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 Dusknoir 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 Holo cards from Flashfire are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Suwama Chiaki 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.
More from Flashfire
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dusknoir 40 was released in 2014 in the Flashfire 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 Suwama Chiaki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Flashfire 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 Dusknoir have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Dusknoir 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: Dusknoir works best in Psychic type decks.