Groudon – Prismatic Evolutions (#49)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Groudon (#49) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Prismatic Evolutions released in 2025. It features the Swelling Power attack, Attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.14.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.14
Card Details
- Set
- Prismatic Evolutions
- Card Number
- 49
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- HP
- 130
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Swelling Power
[Colorless]
Attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon. -
Magma Purge
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 60×
Discard up to 4 Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Groudon from Prismatic Evolutions (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card showcases quality artwork.
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 Groudon 49 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Groudon's Swelling Power for Colorless energy. Special effect: Attach a Basic Fighting Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prismatic Evolutions #49 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.14 |
�📦 Prismatic Evolutions Set Context
This Groudon is part of the Prismatic Evolutions expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
💎 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 Prismatic Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Groudon 49 was released in 2025 in the Prismatic Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Prismatic Evolutions 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 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. 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.