Greedent – Darkness Ablaze (#153)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Greedent (#153) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Darkness Ablaze released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Scrape Off attack (20 damage), Before doing damage, discard all Pokémon Tools from your opponent's Active Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.14, Cardmarket average sale is €0.15, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.14
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.06
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Card Number
- 153
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Scrape Off
[Colorless]
— 20
Before doing damage, discard all Pokémon Tools from your opponent's Active Pokémon. -
Smack and Run
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
Put this Pokémon and all attached cards into your hand.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Greedent from Darkness Ablaze (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Greedent 153 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Greedent's Scrape Off deals 20 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: Before doing damage, discard all Pokémon Tools from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darkness Ablaze #153 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.14 |
�📦 Darkness Ablaze Set Context
This Greedent is part of the Darkness Ablaze expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Greedent 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 Darkness Ablaze are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Greedent 153 was released in 2020 in the Darkness Ablaze 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 Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Darkness Ablaze represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Greedent 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 Greedent 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Greedent works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.