Honchkrow – Battle Styles (#94)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Honchkrow (#94) is an Uncommon card from Sword & Shield - Battle Styles released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Miki Tanaka and the Voltage Dive attack (80+ damage), If your opponent's Active Pokémon has any Special Energy attached, this attack does 80 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.07, Cardmarket average sale is €0.07, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.07
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.08
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Card Number
- 94
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Insomnia
This Pokémon can't be Asleep.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Voltage Dive
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon has any Special Energy attached, this attack does 80 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Honchkrow from Battle Styles (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Miki Tanaka.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Honchkrow 94 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Honchkrow's Voltage Dive deals 80+ damage for Darkness + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: If your opponent's Active Pokémon has any Special Energy attached, this attack does 80 more damage.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles #94 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $0.07 |
�📦 Battle Styles Set Context
This Honchkrow is part of the Battle Styles expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Miki Tanaka, 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 Honchkrow 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
- Uncommon cards from Battle Styles are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Miki Tanaka resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Honchkrow 94 was released in 2021 in the Battle Styles expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Miki Tanaka. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Battle Styles represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Honchkrow have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Honchkrow 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Honchkrow works best in Darkness type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.