Honchkrow – Supreme Victors (#29)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Honchkrow (#29) is a Rare card from Platinum - Supreme Victors released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Riot attack (30+ damage), Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Pokémon that isn't an evolved Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's).. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.63, Cardmarket average sale is €1.11, Floor listings start near €0.25.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.63
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.96
- Recent low listing: €0.25
Card Details
- Set
- Supreme Victors
- Card Number
- 29
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Lightning +20
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Darkness Restore
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Honchkrow is your Active Pokémon and your opponent's Bench isn't full, you may use this power. Search your opponent's discard pile for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto his or her bench. This power can't be used if Honchkrow is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Riot
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 30+
Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Pokémon that isn't an evolved Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Honchkrow from Supreme Victors (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 29 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Honchkrow's Riot deals 30+ damage for Darkness + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Pokémon that isn't an evolved Pokémon in play (both 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Victors #29 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Rare | $1.63 |
�📦 Supreme Victors Set Context
This Honchkrow is part of the Supreme Victors expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 cards from Supreme Victors are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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 29 was released in 2009 in the Supreme Victors expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Supreme Victors 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.