Gallade – Legendary Treasures (#81)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gallade (#81) is a Rare card from Black & White - Legendary Treasures released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Nerve Shot attack (30 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.59, Cardmarket average sale is €0.52, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.59
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.53
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Legendary Treasures
- Card Number
- 81
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Nerve Shot
[Fighting]
— 30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. -
Pandemonium Blade
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
Does 20 more damage for each of your Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gallade from Legendary Treasures (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
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 Gallade 81 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Gallade's Nerve Shot deals 30 damage for Fighting energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Treasures #81 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.59 |
�📦 Legendary Treasures Set Context
This Gallade is part of the Legendary Treasures expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, 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 Gallade 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 Legendary Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gallade 81 was released in 2013 in the Legendary Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legendary Treasures is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Gallade 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 Gallade 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gallade works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.