Gyarados – Holon Phantoms (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Gyarados (#8) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Holon Phantoms released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Hyper Beam attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $86.35, Cardmarket average sale is €39.44, Floor listings start near €7.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $86.35
- Cardmarket trend price: €36.32
- Recent low listing: €7.00
Card Details
- Set
- Holon Phantoms
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning, ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Delta Reactor
As long as any Stadium card with Holon in its name is in play, each of your Pokémon that has δ on its card does 10 more damage to the Defending Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Hyper Beam
[Metal, Colorless]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon. - Heavy Impact [Lightning, Metal, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 80
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Gyarados from Holon Phantoms (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
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 Hyper Beam deals 20 damage for Metal + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Lightning/Metal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holon Phantoms #8 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $86.35 |
�📦 Holon Phantoms Set Context
This Gyarados is part of the Holon Phantoms expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, 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 Holon Phantoms are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning, Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Gyarados 8 was released in 2006 in the Holon Phantoms 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 Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Holon Phantoms is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Gyarados works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.