Jirachi – Crystal Guardians (#94)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Jirachi (#94) is a Rare Holo Ex card from EX - Crystal Guardians released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Shizurow and the Shield Beam attack (30 damage), During your opponent's next turn, your opponent can't use any Poké-Powers on his or her Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $141.83, Cardmarket average sale is €30.48, Floor listings start near €7.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $141.83
- Cardmarket trend price: €69.86
- Recent low listing: €7.00
Card Details
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Card Number
- 94
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shizurow
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Star Light
As long as your opponent has any Pokémon-ex or Stage 2 Evolved Pokémon in play, Jirachi ex pays Colorless less Energy to use Shield Beam or Super Psy Bolt.
Attacks & Strategy
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Shield Beam
[Psychic, Colorless]
— 30
During your opponent's next turn, your opponent can't use any Poké-Powers on his or her Pokémon. - Super Psy Bolt [Psychic, Colorless, Colorless] — 50
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Jirachi from Crystal Guardians (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shizurow.
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 Jirachi 94 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Jirachi's Shield Beam deals 30 damage for Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your opponent's next turn, your opponent can't use any Poké-Powers on his or her Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Psychic Type
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Guardians #94 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Ex | $141.83 |
�📦 Crystal Guardians Set Context
This Jirachi is part of the Crystal Guardians expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shizurow, 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 Jirachi 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 Ex cards from Crystal Guardians are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shizurow resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Jirachi 94 was released in 2006 in the Crystal Guardians expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shizurow. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Crystal Guardians is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Jirachi 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 Jirachi 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Jirachi works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.