Golem – Secret Wonders (#29)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Golem (#29) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Secret Wonders released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Naoyo Kimura and the Double Throw attack, Choose 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $1.76, Cardmarket average sale is €0.71, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.76
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.99
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Card Number
- 29
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass +30
- Resistances
- Lightning -20
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Double Throw
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
Choose 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Megaton Rock
[Fighting, Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 80
You may do 40 damage instead of 80 to the Defending Pokémon. If you do, during your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Golem by attacks is reduced by 40 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Golem from Secret Wonders (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Naoyo Kimura.
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 29 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Golem's Double Throw for Fighting + Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakne...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass +30 • Resistant to Lightning -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Wonders #29 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.76 |
�📦 Secret Wonders Set Context
This Golem is part of the Secret Wonders expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Naoyo Kimura, 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 cards from Secret Wonders are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Naoyo Kimura 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Golem 29 was released in 2007 in the Secret Wonders 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 Naoyo Kimura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Secret Wonders 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.