Gourgeist – Evolving Skies (#77)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gourgeist (#77) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Evolving Skies released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Megumi Higuchi and the Pandemonium attack (60× damage), Reveal the top 6 cards of your deck. This attack does 60 damage for each Psychic Pokémon you find there. Then, shuffle those Pokémon back into your deck and discard the other cards.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.10, Cardmarket average sale is €0.07, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.10
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.08
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Card Number
- 77
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Megumi Higuchi
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Pandemonium
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 60×
Reveal the top 6 cards of your deck. This attack does 60 damage for each Psychic Pokémon you find there. Then, shuffle those Pokémon back into your deck and discard the other cards.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gourgeist from Evolving Skies (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Megumi Higuchi.
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 Gourgeist 77 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Gourgeist's Pandemonium deals 60× damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Reveal the top 6 cards of your deck. This attack does 60 damage for each Psychic Pokémon you find th...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolving Skies #77 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.10 |
�📦 Evolving Skies Set Context
This Gourgeist is part of the Evolving Skies expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Megumi Higuchi, 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 Gourgeist 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 Evolving Skies are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Megumi Higuchi 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: Gourgeist 77 was released in 2021 in the Evolving Skies expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Megumi Higuchi. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolving Skies represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Gourgeist 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 Gourgeist 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: Gourgeist works best in Psychic 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.