Garchomp – Unified Minds (#114)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Garchomp (#114) is a Rare Holo card from Sun & Moon - Unified Minds released in 2019. It showcases artwork by Akira Komayama and the Over Slice attack (80+ damage), You may discard an Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 40 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.14, Cardmarket average sale is €3.94, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.14
- Cardmarket trend price: €8.91
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Unified Minds
- Card Number
- 114
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Akira Komayama
- HP
- 150
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
Abilities
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Avenging Aura
If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, this Pokémon's attacks do 80 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
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Over Slice
[Fighting, Colorless]
— 80+
You may discard an Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 40 more damage.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Garchomp from Unified Minds (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Akira Komayama.
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 Garchomp 114 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Garchomp's Over Slice deals 80+ damage for Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may discard an Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 40 more damage.
Stats Overview: 150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Minds #114 ← Current | 150 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $1.14 |
�📦 Unified Minds Set Context
This Garchomp is part of the Unified Minds expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Akira Komayama, 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 Unified Minds are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Akira Komayama 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: Garchomp 114 was released in 2019 in the Unified Minds 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 Akira Komayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unified Minds represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Garchomp 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 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.