Hippowdon – Diamond & Pearl (#29)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Hippowdon (#29) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Diamond & Pearl released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Vacuum Up attack (40 damage), The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.86, Cardmarket average sale is €0.27, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.86
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.34
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Card Number
- 29
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 110
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Water +20
- Resistances
- Lightning -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Vacuum Up
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn. -
Sand Eject
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
During your next turn, if an attack does damage to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), that attack does 40 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Hippowdon from Diamond & Pearl (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Hippowdon 29 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Hippowdon's Vacuum Up deals 40 damage for Fighting + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Water +20 • Resistant to Lightning -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond & Pearl #29 ← Current | 110 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.86 |
�📦 Diamond & Pearl Set Context
This Hippowdon is part of the Diamond & Pearl expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Hippowdon 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 Diamond & Pearl are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Hippowdon 29 was released in 2007 in the Diamond & Pearl expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Diamond & Pearl is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Hippowdon 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 Hippowdon 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: Hippowdon works best in Fighting type decks.