Garchomp – Majestic Dawn (#97)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Garchomp (#97) is a Rare Holo Lv.x card from Diamond & Pearl - Majestic Dawn released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Ryo Ueda and the Restore attack, Search your discard pile for a Pokémon (excluding Pokémon LV.X) and put it onto your Bench as a Basic Pokémon. Then, you may search your discard pile for up to 3 basic Energy cards and attach them to that Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $84.08, Cardmarket average sale is €50.71, Floor listings start near €19.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $84.08
- Cardmarket trend price: €61.81
- Recent low listing: €19.99
Card Details
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Card Number
- 97
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Lv.x
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Dragon Pulse
Once during your turn (before your attack), when you put Garchomp LV.X from your hand onto your Active Garchomp, you may flip 3 coins. For each heads, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Restore
Search your discard pile for a Pokémon (excluding Pokémon LV.X) and put it onto your Bench as a Basic Pokémon. Then, you may search your discard pile for up to 3 basic Energy cards and attach them to that Pokémon.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Garchomp from Majestic Dawn (Rare Holo Lv.x) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryo Ueda.
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 97 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Garchomp's Restore . Special effect: Search your discard pile for a Pokémon (excluding Pokémon LV.X) and put it onto your Bench as a Basi...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Colorless ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Dawn #97 ← Current | 140 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Lv.x | $84.08 |
�📦 Majestic Dawn Set Context
This Garchomp is part of the Majestic Dawn expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryo Ueda, 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 Lv.x cards from Majestic Dawn are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryo Ueda 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: Garchomp 97 was released in 2008 in the Majestic Dawn expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ryo Ueda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Majestic Dawn 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 Garchomp have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Garchomp works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.