Grapploct – Champion's Path (#32)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Grapploct (#32) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Champion's Path released in 2020. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Igarashi and the Tie Up attack (20 damage), If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it can't attack during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.96, Cardmarket average sale is €1.08, Floor listings start near €0.29.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.96
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.23
- Recent low listing: €0.29
Card Details
- Set
- Champion's Path
- Card Number
- 32
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Igarashi
- HP
- 210
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Tie Up
[Fighting]
— 20
If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it can't attack during your opponent's next turn. -
Moonsault Press
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 120+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 100 more damage.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Grapploct from Champion's Path (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Igarashi.
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 Grapploct 32 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Grapploct's Tie Up deals 20 damage for Fighting energy. Special effect: If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
Stats Overview: 210 HP • Fighting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion's Path #32 ← Current | 210 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo V | $0.96 |
�📦 Champion's Path Set Context
This Grapploct is part of the Champion's Path expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Igarashi, 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 Grapploct 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 V cards from Champion's Path are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Igarashi 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: Grapploct 32 was released in 2020 in the Champion's Path 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 PLANETA Igarashi. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Champion's Path represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Grapploct with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Grapploct 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: Grapploct works best in Fighting type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.