Galarian-darmanitan – Rebel Clash (#48)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Galarian-darmanitan (#48) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Rebel Clash released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Blizzard attack (80 damage), This attack also does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.20, Cardmarket average sale is €0.20, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.20
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.22
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Rebel Clash
- Card Number
- 48
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 140
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Blizzard
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80
This attack also does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Crushing Headbutt
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 170
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Crushing Headbutt.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (42.5 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Galarian-darmanitan from Rebel Clash (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Galarian-darmanitan 48 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Galarian-darmanitan's Blizzard deals 80 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack also does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness an...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Clash #48 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.20 |
�📦 Rebel Clash Set Context
This Galarian-darmanitan is part of the Rebel Clash expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
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 Galarian-darmanitan 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 Rebel Clash 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.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Galarian-darmanitan 48 was released in 2020 in the Rebel Clash expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield 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: Rebel Clash represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Galarian-darmanitan 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 Galarian-darmanitan 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Galarian-darmanitan works best in Water type decks.