Giratina – Legends Awakened (#4)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Giratina (#4) is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl - Legends Awakened released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Kazuaki Aihara and the Shadow Force attack, Choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Giratina during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $19.53, Cardmarket average sale is €4.79, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $19.53
- Cardmarket trend price: €6.16
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Card Number
- 4
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kazuaki Aihara
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Colorless -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Shadow Force
[Psychic, Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Giratina during your opponent's next turn. -
Brutal Edge
[Psychic, Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 50+
Does 50 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on the Defending Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Giratina from Legends Awakened (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kazuaki Aihara.
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 Giratina 4 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Giratina's Shadow Force for Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't appl...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Colorless -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Awakened #4 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $19.53 |
�📦 Legends Awakened Set Context
This Giratina is part of the Legends Awakened expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kazuaki Aihara, 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 Giratina 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 Legends Awakened are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kazuaki Aihara 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Giratina 4 was released in 2008 in the Legends Awakened 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 Kazuaki Aihara. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legends Awakened 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 Giratina 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 Giratina 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: Giratina works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.