Entei – Aquapolis (#H8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Entei (#H8) is a Rare Holo card from E-Card - Aquapolis released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Burning Fang attack (40 damage), You may flip a coin. If heads, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Entei and the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.. Cardmarket average sale is €62.49, Floor listings start near €14.99.
- Cardmarket trend price: €51.41
- Recent low listing: €14.99
Card Details
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Card Number
- H8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Pure Body
To attach a Fire Energy card from your hand to Entei, you must discard an Energy card attached to Entei. (Attach the Fire Energy, and then discard an Energy from Entei.)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Burning Fang
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
You may flip a coin. If heads, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Entei and the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Entei from Aquapolis (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
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 Entei H8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Entei's Burning Fang deals 40 damage for Fire + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may flip a coin. If heads, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Entei and the Defending Pokémo...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Entei Cards
Looking for other Entei cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquapolis #H8 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | N/A |
�📦 Aquapolis Set Context
This Entei is part of the Aquapolis expansion , released as part of the E-Card series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, 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 Entei 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 Aquapolis are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Aquapolis
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Entei H8 was released in 2003 in the Aquapolis 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 Atsuko Nishida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Aquapolis is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Entei have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Entei 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Entei works best in Fire type decks.