Ivysaur – Southern Islands (#5)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ivysaur (#5) is a card from Other - Southern Islands released in 2001. It showcases artwork by Keiko Fukuyama and the Strange Scent attack, Each player flips a coin. Each player who gets heads chooses a total of 3 damage counters from among his or her Pokémon and removes them. (If the player's Pokémon have fewer total damage counters than that, he or she removes all of them.). TCGplayer market price sits around $26.57, Cardmarket average sale is €18.23, Floor listings start near €14.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $26.57
- Cardmarket trend price: €21.34
- Recent low listing: €14.90
Card Details
- Set
- Southern Islands
- Card Number
- 5
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Keiko Fukuyama
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Venusaur
Attacks & Strategy
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Strange Scent
[Grass]
Each player flips a coin. Each player who gets heads chooses a total of 3 damage counters from among his or her Pokémon and removes them. (If the player's Pokémon have fewer total damage counters than that, he or she removes all of them.) - Razor Leaf [Grass, Grass] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ivysaur from Southern Islands represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2001, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Keiko Fukuyama.
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 Ivysaur 5 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Ivysaur's Strange Scent for Grass energy. Special effect: Each player flips a coin. Each player who gets heads chooses a total of 3 damage counters from among...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Ivysaur Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Islands #5 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $26.57 |
�📦 Southern Islands Set Context
This Ivysaur is part of the Southern Islands expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2001.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Keiko Fukuyama, 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 Ivysaur 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
- The illustration by Keiko Fukuyama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Ivysaur 5 was released in 2001 in the Southern Islands expansion. This set is part of the Other series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Keiko Fukuyama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Southern Islands is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Ivysaur 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 Ivysaur 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Ivysaur works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.