Garchomp – Supreme Victors (#5)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Garchomp (#5) is a Rare Holo card from Platinum - Supreme Victors released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Guard Claw attack (40 damage), During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Garchomp by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).. TCGplayer market price sits around $20.38, Cardmarket average sale is €85.00, Floor listings start near €2.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $20.38
- Cardmarket trend price: €18.38
- Recent low listing: €2.00
Card Details
- Set
- Supreme Victors
- Card Number
- 5
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Colorless +30
Abilities
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Dragon Intimidation
If Garchomp is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Garchomp is Knocked Out), choose an Energy card attached to the Attacking Pokémon and put it into your opponent's hand.
Attacks & Strategy
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Guard Claw
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Garchomp by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). -
Speed Impact
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120-
Does 120 damage minus 20 damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Garchomp from Supreme Victors (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 5 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Garchomp's Guard Claw deals 40 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Garchomp by attacks is reduced by 20 (after app...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Colorless +30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Victors #5 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $20.38 |
�📦 Supreme Victors Set Context
This Garchomp is part of the Supreme Victors expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Supreme Victors are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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 5 was released in 2009 in the Supreme Victors expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Supreme Victors 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 with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. 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.