Kingambit – Paldean Fates (#187)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Kingambit (#187) is a Shiny Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates released in 2024. It showcases artwork by Shin Nagasawa and the Hack At attack (160 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $2.83, Cardmarket average sale is €2.67, Floor listings start near €1.75.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.83
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.48
- Recent low listing: €1.75
Card Details
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Card Number
- 187
- Rarity
- ✨ Shiny Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 170
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Leadership
Your Basic Pokémon's attacks do 30 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Hack At
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 160
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (53.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Kingambit from Paldean Fates (Shiny Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin Nagasawa.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Kingambit 187 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Kingambit's Hack At deals 160 damage for Darkness + Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Kingambit Cards
Looking for other Kingambit cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paldean Fates #187 ← Current | 170 | 1 attack | Shiny Rare | $2.83 |
�📦 Paldean Fates Set Context
This Kingambit is part of the Paldean Fates expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin Nagasawa, 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 Kingambit 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
- Shiny Rare cards from Paldean Fates are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin Nagasawa 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: Kingambit 187 was released in 2024 in the Paldean Fates expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin Nagasawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Paldean Fates is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Kingambit have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Kingambit 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: Kingambit works best in Darkness type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.