Kricketot – Mysterious Treasures (#86)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Kricketot (#86) is a Common card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Call for Family attack, Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.25, Cardmarket average sale is €0.48, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.25
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.51
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 86
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire +10
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Kricketune
Attacks & Strategy
-
Call for Family
[Colorless]
Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. - Sling [Grass] — 10
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Kricketot from Mysterious Treasures (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
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 Kricketot 86 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Kricketot's Call for Family for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire +10
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Kricketot Cards
Looking for other Kricketot cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #86 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.25 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Kricketot is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, 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 Kricketot 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 Mysterious Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Kricketot 86 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Atsuko Nishida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Mysterious Treasures is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Kricketot 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 Kricketot 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Kricketot works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.