Jellicent – Boundaries Crossed (#45)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Jellicent (#45) is a Rare card from Black & White - Boundaries Crossed released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Eerie Light attack (40 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.63, Cardmarket average sale is €0.49, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.63
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.50
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Boundaries Crossed
- Card Number
- 45
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Stickiness
The Retreat Cost of each of your opponent's Pokémon in play is Colorless more.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Eerie Light
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Jellicent from Boundaries Crossed (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, 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 Jellicent 45 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Jellicent's Eerie Light deals 40 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Jellicent Cards
Looking for other Jellicent cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundaries Crossed #45 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.63 |
�📦 Boundaries Crossed Set Context
This Jellicent is part of the Boundaries Crossed expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2012.
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 Jellicent 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 Boundaries Crossed 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.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Jellicent 45 was released in 2012 in the Boundaries Crossed expansion. This set is part of the Black & White 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: Boundaries Crossed is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Jellicent have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Jellicent 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Jellicent works best in Water type decks.