Gastrodon-east-sea – Secret Wonders (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gastrodon-east-sea (#8) is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl - Secret Wonders released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kazuyuki Kano and the Dwindling Wave attack (80- damage), Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Gastrodon East Sea.. TCGplayer market price sits around $9.21, Cardmarket average sale is €4.00, Floor listings start near €0.25.
- TCGplayer market price: $9.21
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.84
- Recent low listing: €0.25
Card Details
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kazuyuki Kano
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass +30
- Resistances
- Lightning -20
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Osmotic Pressure
Once during your turn (before your attack), if you have Gastrodon West Sea in play, you may move up to 3 damage counters from Gastrodon East Sea to 1 of your Gastrodon West Sea.
Attacks & Strategy
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Dwindling Wave
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80-
Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Gastrodon East Sea.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gastrodon-east-sea from Secret Wonders (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kazuyuki Kano.
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 Gastrodon-east-sea 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Gastrodon-east-sea's Dwindling Wave deals 80- damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Gastrodon East Sea.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Water Type • Weak to Grass +30 • Resistant to Lightning -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Wonders #8 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $9.21 |
�📦 Secret Wonders Set Context
This Gastrodon-east-sea is part of the Secret Wonders expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kazuyuki Kano, 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 Gastrodon-east-sea 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 Secret Wonders are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kazuyuki Kano resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gastrodon-east-sea 8 was released in 2007 in the Secret Wonders 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 Kazuyuki Kano. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Secret Wonders is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Gastrodon-east-sea 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 Gastrodon-east-sea 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gastrodon-east-sea works best in Water type decks.