Klink – Emerging Powers (#74)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Klink (#74) is a Common card from Black & White - Emerging Powers released in 2011. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Spinning Attack attack (10 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.16, Cardmarket average sale is €0.10, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.06
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Emerging Powers
- Card Number
- 74
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Klang
Attacks & Strategy
- Spinning Attack [Colorless] — 10
-
Gear Grind
[Metal, Colorless, Colorless]
— 30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Klink from Emerging Powers (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2011, 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 Klink 74 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Klink's Spinning Attack deals 10 damage for Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Klink Cards
Looking for other Klink cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerging Powers #74 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.16 |
�📦 Emerging Powers Set Context
This Klink is part of the Emerging Powers expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2011.
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 Klink 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
- Common cards from Emerging Powers 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.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Klink 74 was released in 2011 in the Emerging Powers 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: Emerging Powers is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Klink with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Klink 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 Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Klink works best in Metal type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.