Espurr – Unbroken Bonds (#79)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Espurr (#79) is a Common card from Sun & Moon - Unbroken Bonds released in 2019. It showcases artwork by HYOGONOSUKE and the Caturday attack, Draw a card. If you do, this Pokémon is now Asleep.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.20, Cardmarket average sale is €0.12, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.20
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.15
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Unbroken Bonds
- Card Number
- 79
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 HYOGONOSUKE
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Meowstic
Attacks & Strategy
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Caturday
[Colorless]
Draw a card. If you do, this Pokémon is now Asleep. -
Ear Kinesis
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon for each damage counter on that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Espurr from Unbroken Bonds (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator HYOGONOSUKE.
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 Espurr 79 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Espurr's Caturday for Colorless energy. Special effect: Draw a card. If you do, this Pokémon is now Asleep.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Espurr Cards
Looking for other Espurr cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbroken Bonds #79 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.20 |
�📦 Unbroken Bonds Set Context
This Espurr is part of the Unbroken Bonds expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by HYOGONOSUKE, 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 Espurr 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
- Common cards from Unbroken Bonds are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by HYOGONOSUKE resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Espurr 79 was released in 2019 in the Unbroken Bonds 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 HYOGONOSUKE. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unbroken Bonds represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Espurr 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 Espurr 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Espurr works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.