Gyarados – BREAKpoint (#123)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gyarados (#123) is a Rare Secret card from XY - BREAKpoint released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Stormy Seas attack, Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, search your deck for a Water Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $160.16, Cardmarket average sale is €244.34, Floor listings start near €19.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $160.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €242.32
- Recent low listing: €19.00
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKpoint
- Card Number
- 123
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Secret
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 180
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- M Gyarados-EX
Attacks & Strategy
-
Stormy Seas
[Colorless]
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, search your deck for a Water Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Splash Burn
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 130
This attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (32.5 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gyarados from BREAKpoint (Rare Secret) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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. Premium rarities like this typically see stronger price retention during market fluctuations.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Gyarados 123 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Gyarados's Stormy Seas for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, search your deck for a Water Energy card and attach...
Stats Overview: 180 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKpoint #123 ← Current | 180 | 2 attacks | Rare Secret | $160.16 |
�📦 BREAKpoint Set Context
This Gyarados is part of the BREAKpoint expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016. As a Rare Secret card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Gyarados card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Secret cards from BREAKpoint are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from BREAKpoint
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gyarados 123 was released in 2016 in the BREAKpoint expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Secret card, this Gyarados is among the premium chase cards from BREAKpoint. Secret Rare cards have card numbers that exceed the set total, making them highly sought after by completionists. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: BREAKpoint is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Gyarados 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 Gyarados card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gyarados works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.