Escavalier – Unified Minds (#142)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Escavalier (#142) is a Rare card from Sun & Moon - Unified Minds released in 2019. It showcases artwork by Satoshi Shirai and the Discerning Spear attack (80 damage), If your opponent's Active Pokémon has no damage counters on it before this attack does damage, this attack does nothing.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.26, Cardmarket average sale is €0.14, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.26
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.16
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Unified Minds
- Card Number
- 142
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Satoshi Shirai
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Discerning Spear
[Metal]
— 80
If your opponent's Active Pokémon has no damage counters on it before this attack does damage, this attack does nothing.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (80.0 per energy). - Iron Lance [Metal, Colorless, Colorless] — 90
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Escavalier from Unified Minds (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Satoshi Shirai.
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 Escavalier 142 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Escavalier's Discerning Spear deals 80 damage for Metal energy. Special effect: If your opponent's Active Pokémon has no damage counters on it before this attack does damage, this ...
Stats Overview: 130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Minds #142 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.26 |
�📦 Unified Minds Set Context
This Escavalier is part of the Unified Minds expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Satoshi Shirai, 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 Unified Minds are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Satoshi Shirai 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 142 was released in 2019 in the Unified Minds 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 Satoshi Shirai. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unified Minds represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
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.