Escavalier – Dark Explorers (#74)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Escavalier (#74) is a Rare card from Black & White - Dark Explorers released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Joust attack (30 damage), Before doing damage, discard a Pokémon Tool card attached to the Defending Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.84, Cardmarket average sale is €0.36, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.84
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.44
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Card Number
- 74
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Joust
[Metal]
— 30
Before doing damage, discard a Pokémon Tool card attached to the Defending Pokémon. -
Cavalry Lance
[Metal, Metal, Colorless]
— 70
During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon has no Weakness.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Escavalier from Dark Explorers (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
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 Escavalier 74 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Escavalier's Joust deals 30 damage for Metal energy. Special effect: Before doing damage, discard a Pokémon Tool card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Explorers #74 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.84 |
�📦 Dark Explorers Set Context
This Escavalier is part of the Dark Explorers expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2012.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, 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 Escavalier 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 cards from Dark Explorers are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Escavalier 74 was released in 2012 in the Dark Explorers 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 Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Dark Explorers is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Escavalier 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 Escavalier 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 Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Escavalier works best in Metal type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.