Girafarig – HeartGold & SoulSilver (#64)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Girafarig (#64) is a Common card from HeartGold & SoulSilver - HeartGold & SoulSilver released in 2010. It showcases artwork by Miki Tanaka and the Show Off attack, Search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.52, Cardmarket average sale is €0.20, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.52
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.17
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Card Number
- 64
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Show Off
[Colorless]
Search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. - Psyshot [Colorless, Colorless] — 20
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Girafarig from HeartGold & SoulSilver (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2010, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Miki Tanaka.
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 Girafarig 64 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Girafarig's Show Off for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your ...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Girafarig Cards
Looking for other Girafarig cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeartGold & SoulSilver #64 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.52 |
�📦 HeartGold & SoulSilver Set Context
This Girafarig is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion , released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series in 2010.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Miki Tanaka, 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 Girafarig 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
- Common cards from HeartGold & SoulSilver are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Miki Tanaka 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: Girafarig 64 was released in 2010 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion. This set is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Miki Tanaka. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 Girafarig 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 Girafarig 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: Girafarig works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.