Groudon – Celebrations (#17)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Groudon (#17) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Ryuta Fuse and the Magma Volcano attack (80× damage), Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. This attack does 80 damage for each Energy card you discarded in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.18, Cardmarket average sale is €0.09, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.18
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.10
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations
- Card Number
- 17
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryuta Fuse
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Magma Volcano
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 80×
Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. This attack does 80 damage for each Energy card you discarded in this way. - Massive Rend [Fighting, Fighting, Colorless, Colorless] — 120
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Groudon from Celebrations (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryuta Fuse.
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 Groudon 17 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Groudon's Magma Volcano deals 80× damage for Fighting + Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. This attack does 80 damage for each Energy card you discarded ...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations #17 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.18 |
�📦 Celebrations Set Context
This Groudon is part of the Celebrations expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryuta Fuse, 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 Groudon 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 Celebrations are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryuta Fuse 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.
More from Celebrations
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Groudon 17 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations 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 Ryuta Fuse. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celebrations represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Groudon with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Groudon 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: Groudon works best in Fighting type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.