Jolteon – Ancient Origins (#26)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Jolteon (#26) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Ancient Origins released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma and the Thunder Blast attack (80 damage), Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.53, Cardmarket average sale is €3.50, Floor listings start near €0.97.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.53
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.71
- Recent low listing: €0.97
Card Details
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Card Number
- 26
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Sanosuke Sakuma
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
Abilities
-
Electric Effect
Each of your Stage 1 Pokémon in play is now a Lightning Pokémon in addition to its existing types.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Thunder Blast
[Lightning, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Jolteon from Ancient Origins (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Sanosuke Sakuma.
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 Jolteon 26 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Jolteon's Thunder Blast deals 80 damage for Lightning + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Origins #26 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $2.53 |
�📦 Ancient Origins Set Context
This Jolteon is part of the Ancient Origins expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma, 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 Jolteon 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 Ancient Origins are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Sanosuke Sakuma resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Jolteon 26 was released in 2015 in the Ancient Origins expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Sanosuke Sakuma. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Ancient Origins is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Jolteon 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 Jolteon 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Jolteon works best in Lightning type decks.