Garchomp – BREAKpoint (#70)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Garchomp (#70) is a Rare Holo card from XY - BREAKpoint released in 2016. It showcases artwork by TOKIYA and the Turbo Assault attack (60 damage), Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.85, Cardmarket average sale is €1.68, Floor listings start near €0.25.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.85
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.62
- Recent low listing: €0.25
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKpoint
- Card Number
- 70
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 TOKIYA
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
Attacks & Strategy
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Turbo Assault
[Fighting]
— 60
Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (60.0 per energy). -
Bite Off
[Fighting, Fighting]
— 80+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon-EX, this attack does 80 more damage.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Garchomp from BREAKpoint (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator TOKIYA.
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 Garchomp 70 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Garchomp's Turbo Assault deals 60 damage for Fighting energy. Special effect: Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKpoint #70 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $0.85 |
�📦 BREAKpoint Set Context
This Garchomp is part of the BREAKpoint expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by TOKIYA, 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 Garchomp 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 BREAKpoint are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by TOKIYA 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.
More from BREAKpoint
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Garchomp 70 was released in 2016 in the BREAKpoint expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by TOKIYA. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKpoint 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 Garchomp 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 Garchomp 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: Garchomp works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.