Gyarados – Deoxys (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gyarados (#8) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Deoxys released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Hisao Nakamura and the Dragon Spark attack, This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $49.20, Cardmarket average sale is €11.48, Floor listings start near €5.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $49.20
- Cardmarket trend price: €44.51
- Recent low listing: €5.50
Card Details
- Set
- Deoxys
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Dragon Spark
[Water]
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Full Retaliation
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20×
Does 20 damage times the number of damage counters on all of your Magikarp. -
Pulverize
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 50+
If the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage plus 50 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gyarados from Deoxys (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hisao Nakamura.
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 Gyarados 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Gyarados's Dragon Spark for Water energy. Special effect: This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance ...
Stats Overview: 90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoxys #8 ← Current | 90 | 3 attacks | Rare Holo | $1.25 |
�📦 Deoxys Set Context
This Gyarados is part of the Deoxys expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hisao Nakamura, 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: 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 Holo cards from Deoxys are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hisao Nakamura 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 Deoxys
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gyarados 8 was released in 2005 in the Deoxys expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hisao Nakamura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Deoxys 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 Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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
- 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.