Eiscue – Paldea Evolved (#48)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Eiscue (#48) is an Uncommon card from Scarlet & Violet - Paldea Evolved released in 2023. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Headbutt attack (20 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.05, Cardmarket average sale is €0.03, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.05
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.03
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Paldea Evolved
- Card Number
- 48
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
- Headbutt [Water] — 20
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Frigid Block
[Water, Water, Water]
— 100
Discard all Energy from this Pokémon. During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 100 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Eiscue from Paldea Evolved (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2023, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Eiscue 48 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Eiscue's Headbutt deals 20 damage for Water energy.
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Eiscue Cards
Looking for other Eiscue cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paldea Evolved #48 ← Current | 110 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.05 |
�📦 Paldea Evolved Set Context
This Eiscue is part of the Paldea Evolved expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2023.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, 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 Eiscue 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 Paldea Evolved are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Eiscue 48 was released in 2023 in the Paldea Evolved expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Paldea Evolved is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Eiscue with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Eiscue 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Eiscue works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.