Honchkrow – Mysterious Treasures (#10)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Honchkrow (#10) is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kazuyuki Kano and the Dark Wing Flaps attack (50 damage), Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.43, Cardmarket average sale is €1.96, Floor listings start near €0.33.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.43
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.08
- Recent low listing: €0.33
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 10
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kazuyuki Kano
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Lightning +20
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Dark Genes
As long as Honchkrow has the Energy necessary to use its attack, each of your Murkrow can use Honchkrow's attack as its own without the Energy necessary to use that attack.
Attacks & Strategy
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Dark Wing Flaps
[Darkness, Darkness, Colorless]
— 50
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Honchkrow from Mysterious Treasures (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kazuyuki Kano.
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 Honchkrow 10 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Honchkrow's Dark Wing Flaps deals 50 damage for Darkness + Darkness + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your ...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Lightning +20 • Resistant to Fighting -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #10 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $4.43 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Honchkrow is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kazuyuki Kano, 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
- Rare Holo cards from Mysterious Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kazuyuki Kano 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 10 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures 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 Kazuyuki Kano. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Mysterious Treasures is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Honchkrow have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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.