Golduck – Holon Phantoms (#43)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Golduck (#43) is an Uncommon card from EX - Holon Phantoms released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Mind Play attack (30+ damage), Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose. If that card is a Trainer card, this attack does 30 damage plus 30 more damage, and discard that card. If that card is not a Trainer card, return it to your opponent's hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.58, Cardmarket average sale is €1.79, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.58
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.36
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Holon Phantoms
- Card Number
- 43
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Delta Block
As long as any Stadium card with Holon in its name is in play, your opponent can't play any Stadium cards from his or her hand.
Attacks & Strategy
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Mind Play
[Lightning, Colorless]
— 30+
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose. If that card is a Trainer card, this attack does 30 damage plus 30 more damage, and discard that card. If that card is not a Trainer card, return it to your opponent's hand.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Golduck from Holon Phantoms (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, 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 Golduck 43 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Golduck's Mind Play deals 30+ damage for Lightning + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose. If that card is...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holon Phantoms #43 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $1.58 |
�📦 Holon Phantoms Set Context
This Golduck is part of the Holon Phantoms expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
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 Golduck 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 Holon Phantoms 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.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Golduck 43 was released in 2006 in the Holon Phantoms 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: Holon Phantoms is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Golduck 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 Golduck 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Golduck works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.