Koffing – Shining Fates (#41)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Koffing (#41) is a Common card from Sword & Shield - Shining Fates released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Pani Kobayashi and the Ascension attack, Search your deck for a card that evolves from this Pokémon and put it onto this Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.12, Cardmarket average sale is €0.04, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.12
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.04
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Shining Fates
- Card Number
- 41
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Pani Kobayashi
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Weezing
Attacks & Strategy
-
Ascension
[Darkness]
Search your deck for a card that evolves from this Pokémon and put it onto this Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Koffing from Shining Fates (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Pani Kobayashi.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Koffing 41 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Koffing's Ascension for Darkness energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a card that evolves from this Pokémon and put it onto this Pokémon to evolve it...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Koffing Cards
Looking for other Koffing cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Fates #41 ← Current | 60 | 1 attack | Common | $0.12 |
�📦 Shining Fates Set Context
This Koffing is part of the Shining Fates expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Pani Kobayashi, 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 Koffing 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 Shining Fates are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Pani Kobayashi 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: Koffing 41 was released in 2021 in the Shining Fates expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Pani Kobayashi. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Shining Fates represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Koffing 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 Koffing 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: Koffing works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.