Gardevoir – Platinum (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gardevoir (#8) is a Rare Holo card from Platinum - Platinum released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Energy Burst attack (20+ damage), Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Gardevoir and the Defending Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $14.40, Cardmarket average sale is €2.48, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $14.40
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.88
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Platinum
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic +30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Psychic Connect
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Psychic Energy attached to 1 of your Benched Pokémon to your Active Pokémon. This power can't be used if Gardevoir is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Energy Burst
[Psychic]
— 20+
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Gardevoir and the Defending Pokémon. -
Psychic Protection
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
Gardevoir has no Weakness during your opponent's next turn.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gardevoir from Platinum (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Gardevoir 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Gardevoir's Energy Burst deals 20+ damage for Psychic energy. Special effect: Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Gardevoir and the Defending Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum #8 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $14.40 |
�📦 Platinum Set Context
This Gardevoir is part of the Platinum expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Gardevoir 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 Platinum are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Platinum
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gardevoir 8 was released in 2009 in the Platinum 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 Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Platinum is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Gardevoir 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 Gardevoir 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gardevoir works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.