Entei – Shining Legends (#71)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Entei (#71) is a Rare Ultra card from Sun & Moon - Shining Legends released in 2017. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Combustion attack (50 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $6.10, Cardmarket average sale is €5.59, Floor listings start near €2.70.
- TCGplayer market price: $6.10
- Cardmarket trend price: €9.64
- Recent low listing: €2.70
Card Details
- Set
- Shining Legends
- Card Number
- 71
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Ultra
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 180
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
- Combustion [Fire, Colorless] — 50
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Fire Fang
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 100
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy). -
Brave Burn-GX
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
This attack does 150 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Entei from Shining Legends (Rare Ultra) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Entei 71 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Entei's Combustion deals 50 damage for Fire + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 180 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
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Legends #71 ← Current | 180 | 3 attacks | Rare Ultra | $6.10 |
�📦 Shining Legends Set Context
This Entei is part of the Shining Legends expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017. As a Rare Ultra card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, 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: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Ultra cards from Shining Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Entei 71 was released in 2017 in the Shining Legends expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Ultra card, this Entei is among the premium chase cards from Shining Legends. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Shining Legends represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Entei 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 Entei card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.