Flygon – Rising Rivals (#5)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Flygon (#5) is a Rare Holo card from Platinum - Rising Rivals released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Sand Wall attack (40 damage), Discard a Stadium card your opponent has in play. If you do, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Flygon during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $15.48, Cardmarket average sale is €5.22, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $15.48
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.36
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Card Number
- 5
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Colorless +30
- Resistances
- Lightning -20
Abilities
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Rainbow Float
If any basic Energy card attached to Flygon is the same type as any of your Pokémon, the Retreat Cost for those Pokémon is 0.
Attacks & Strategy
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Sand Wall
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
Discard a Stadium card your opponent has in play. If you do, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Flygon during your opponent's next turn. -
Power Swing
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
Does 60 damage plus 10 more damage for each Evolved Pokémon on your Bench.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Flygon from Rising Rivals (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Flygon 5 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Flygon's Sand Wall deals 40 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard a Stadium card your opponent has in play. If you do, prevent all effects of an attack, inclu...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Colorless +30 • Resistant to Lightning -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Rivals #5 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $15.48 |
�📦 Rising Rivals Set Context
This Flygon is part of the Rising Rivals expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Flygon 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 Holo cards from Rising Rivals are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Flygon 5 was released in 2009 in the Rising Rivals expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Rising Rivals is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Flygon 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 Flygon 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Flygon works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.