Flaaffy – Secret Wonders (#50)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Flaaffy (#50) is an Uncommon card from Diamond & Pearl - Secret Wonders released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Attract Current attack (10 damage), Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.50, Cardmarket average sale is €0.25, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.50
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.23
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Card Number
- 50
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +20
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Ampharos
Attacks & Strategy
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Attract Current
[Colorless]
— 10
Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Electromagnetic Kick
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 60
Flip a coin. If tails, Flaaffy does 10 damage to itself.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Flaaffy from Secret Wonders (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.
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 Flaaffy 50 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Flaaffy's Attract Current deals 10 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck a...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting +20 • Resistant to Metal -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Wonders #50 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.50 |
�📦 Secret Wonders Set Context
This Flaaffy is part of the Secret Wonders expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, 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 Flaaffy 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
- Uncommon cards from Secret Wonders are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Flaaffy 50 was released in 2007 in the Secret Wonders expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kagemaru Himeno. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Secret Wonders is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Flaaffy with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Flaaffy 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Flaaffy works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.