Goldeen – Prismatic Evolutions (#20)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Goldeen (#20) is a Common card from Scarlet & Violet - Prismatic Evolutions released in 2025. It features the Whirlpool attack (10 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Prismatic Evolutions
- Card Number
- 20
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- HP
- 50
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Seaking
Abilities
-
Festival Lead
If Festival Grounds is in play, this Pokémon may use an attack it has twice. If the first attack Knocks Out your opponent's Active Pokémon, you may attack again after your opponent chooses a new Active Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Whirlpool
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 10
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Goldeen from Prismatic Evolutions (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card showcases quality artwork.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Goldeen 20 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Goldeen's Whirlpool deals 10 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 50 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Goldeen Cards
Looking for other Goldeen cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prismatic Evolutions #20 ← Current | 50 | 1 attack | Common | $0.05 |
�📦 Prismatic Evolutions Set Context
This Goldeen is part of the Prismatic Evolutions expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Goldeen 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 Prismatic Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Goldeen 20 was released in 2025 in the Prismatic Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Prismatic Evolutions is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Goldeen have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Goldeen 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: Goldeen works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.