Kyogre – Celebrations (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Kyogre (#3) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Ryuta Fuse and the Aqua Storm attack, Discard the top 5 cards of your deck, and then choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage for each Energy card you discarded in this way to each of those Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.23, Cardmarket average sale is €0.10, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.23
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.15
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryuta Fuse
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Aqua Storm
[Water, Water, Colorless]
Discard the top 5 cards of your deck, and then choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage for each Energy card you discarded in this way to each of those Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) - Surf [Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless] — 120
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Kyogre from Celebrations (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryuta Fuse.
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 Kyogre 3 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Kyogre's Aqua Storm for Water + Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard the top 5 cards of your deck, and then choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This att...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Kyogre Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations #3 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.23 |
�📦 Celebrations Set Context
This Kyogre is part of the Celebrations expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryuta Fuse, 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 Kyogre 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 cards from Celebrations are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryuta Fuse resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Celebrations
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Kyogre 3 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations 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 Ryuta Fuse. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celebrations represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Kyogre with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Kyogre 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Kyogre works best in Water type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.