Golem – Dragon (#5)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Golem (#5) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Dragon released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Hisao Nakamura and the Rock Vengeance attack (20+ damage), Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on all of your Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $29.33, Cardmarket average sale is €10.20, Floor listings start near €1.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $29.33
- Cardmarket trend price: €11.43
- Recent low listing: €1.00
Card Details
- Set
- Dragon
- Card Number
- 5
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Rock Vengeance
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 20+
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on all of your Active Pokémon. -
Rock Slide
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
Does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon (1 if there is only 1). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Golem from Dragon (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hisao Nakamura.
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 Golem 5 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Golem's Rock Vengeance deals 20+ damage for Fighting + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on all of your Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Water ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon #5 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $29.33 |
�📦 Dragon Set Context
This Golem is part of the Dragon expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hisao Nakamura, 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 Golem 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 Dragon are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hisao Nakamura resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Golem 5 was released in 2003 in the Dragon 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 Hisao Nakamura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Dragon is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Golem 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 Golem 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Golem works best in Fighting type decks.