Glalie – Hidden Legends (#34)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Glalie (#34) is an Uncommon card from EX - Hidden Legends released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Heavy Blizzard attack (50 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.75, Cardmarket average sale is €0.48, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.75
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.33
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Card Number
- 34
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Ice Wall
Any damage done to Glalie by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon with any Special Energy cards attached to it is reduced by 40 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Heavy Blizzard
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 50
Flip a coin. If heads, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Glalie from Hidden Legends (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
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 Glalie 34 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Glalie's Heavy Blizzard deals 50 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Glalie Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Legends #34 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $0.75 |
�📦 Hidden Legends Set Context
This Glalie is part of the Hidden Legends expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, 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 Glalie 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
- Uncommon cards from Hidden Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada 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: Glalie 34 was released in 2004 in the Hidden Legends expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Hidden Legends 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 Glalie 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 Glalie 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: Glalie works best in Water type decks.