Galvantula – Team Up (#48)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Galvantula (#48) is a Rare card from Sun & Moon - Team Up released in 2019. It showcases artwork by SATOSHI NAKAI and the Spider Thread attack (40 damage), Put a card from your discard pile into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.29, Cardmarket average sale is €0.27, Floor listings start near €0.03.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.29
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.37
- Recent low listing: €0.03
Card Details
- Set
- Team Up
- Card Number
- 48
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 SATOSHI NAKAI
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Unnerve
Whenever your opponent plays an Item or Supporter card from their hand, prevent all effects of that card done to this Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Spider Thread
[Lightning]
— 40
Put a card from your discard pile into your hand.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Galvantula from Team Up (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator SATOSHI NAKAI.
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 Galvantula 48 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Galvantula's Spider Thread deals 40 damage for Lightning energy. Special effect: Put a card from your discard pile into your hand.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Up #48 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.29 |
�📦 Team Up Set Context
This Galvantula is part of the Team Up expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by SATOSHI NAKAI, 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 Galvantula 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 Team Up are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by SATOSHI NAKAI 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: Galvantula 48 was released in 2019 in the Team Up 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 SATOSHI NAKAI. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Team Up represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Galvantula have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Galvantula 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: Galvantula works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.