Great-tusk – Paldean Fates (#53)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Great-tusk (#53) is a Double Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates released in 2024. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Great Bash attack (260 damage), This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.60, Cardmarket average sale is €0.51, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.60
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.43
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Card Number
- 53
- Rarity
- ✨ Double Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 250
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Quaking Demolition
Once at the end of your turn (after your attack), if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you must discard the top 5 cards of your deck.
Attacks & Strategy
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Great Bash
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 260
This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (65.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Great-tusk from Paldean Fates (Double Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Great-tusk 53 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Great-tusk's Great Bash deals 260 damage for Fighting + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paldean Fates #53 ← Current | 250 | 1 attack | Double Rare | $0.60 |
�📦 Paldean Fates Set Context
This Great-tusk is part of the Paldean Fates expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, 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 Great-tusk 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
- Double Rare cards from Paldean Fates are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo 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: Great-tusk 53 was released in 2024 in the Paldean Fates expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Paldean Fates is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Great-tusk with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Great-tusk 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: Great-tusk works best in Fighting type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.