Grumpig – HS—Triumphant (#23)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Grumpig (#23) is a Rare card from HeartGold & SoulSilver - HS—Triumphant released in 2010. It showcases artwork by Yukiko Baba and the Psychic Lock attack (20 damage), Your opponent can't use any Poké-Powers on his or her Pokémon during his or her next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.42, Cardmarket average sale is €0.46, Floor listings start near €0.09.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.42
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.49
- Recent low listing: €0.09
Card Details
- Set
- HS—Triumphant
- Card Number
- 23
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Yukiko Baba
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Psychic Lock
[Psychic, Colorless]
— 20
Your opponent can't use any Poké-Powers on his or her Pokémon during his or her next turn. -
Bench Manipulation
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40×
Your opponent flips a coin for each of his or her Benched Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage times the number of tails. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Grumpig from HS—Triumphant (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2010, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Yukiko Baba.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Grumpig 23 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Grumpig's Psychic Lock deals 20 damage for Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent can't use any Poké-Powers on his or her Pokémon during his or her next turn.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Psychic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS—Triumphant #23 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.42 |
�📦 HS—Triumphant Set Context
This Grumpig is part of the HS—Triumphant expansion , released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series in 2010.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Yukiko Baba, 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 Grumpig 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 HS—Triumphant are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Yukiko Baba resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Grumpig 23 was released in 2010 in the HS—Triumphant expansion. This set is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Yukiko Baba. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: HS—Triumphant is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Grumpig with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Grumpig 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Grumpig works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.