Gothitelle – Guardians Rising (#54)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gothitelle (#54) is a Rare card from Sun & Moon - Guardians Rising released in 2017. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Tractorbeam attack, Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to the new Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.29, Cardmarket average sale is €0.21, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.29
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.21
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Guardians Rising
- Card Number
- 54
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 140
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Tractorbeam
[Psychic]
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to the new Active Pokémon. -
Link Blast
[Psychic, Colorless]
— 50+
If this Pokémon and your opponent's Active Pokémon have the same amount of Energy attached to them, this attack does 80 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gothitelle from Guardians Rising (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Gothitelle 54 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Gothitelle's Tractorbeam for Psychic energy. Special effect: Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians Rising #54 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.29 |
�📦 Guardians Rising Set Context
This Gothitelle is part of the Guardians Rising expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Gothitelle 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 Guardians Rising are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gothitelle 54 was released in 2017 in the Guardians Rising expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Guardians Rising represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Gothitelle with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Gothitelle 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gothitelle works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.