Kyogre – Scarlet & Violet Promos (#178)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Kyogre (#178) is a Promo card from Scarlet & Violet - Scarlet & Violet Promos released in 2022. It showcases artwork by takuyoa and the Winding Waves attack (80 damage), You may switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $1.15, Cardmarket average sale is €1.00, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.15
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.15
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet Promos
- Card Number
- 178
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 takuyoa
- HP
- 230
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Winding Waves
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80
You may switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.) -
Tidal Surge
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 230
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (57.5 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Kyogre from Scarlet & Violet Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator takuyoa.
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 178 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Kyogre's Winding Waves deals 80 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Activ...
Stats Overview: 230 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.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet Promos #178 ← Current | 230 | 2 attacks | Promo | $1.15 |
�📦 Scarlet & Violet Promos Set Context
This Kyogre is part of the Scarlet & Violet Promos expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by takuyoa, 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
- Promo cards from Scarlet & Violet Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by takuyoa 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Kyogre 178 was released in 2022 in the Scarlet & Violet Promos 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 takuyoa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Scarlet & Violet Promos represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Kyogre with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. 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. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.