Loudred – Crystal Guardians (#23)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Loudred (#23) is a Rare card from EX - Crystal Guardians released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Surprise attack (20 damage), Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.48, Cardmarket average sale is €0.38, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.48
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.47
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Card Number
- 23
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Exploud
Attacks & Strategy
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Surprise
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your opponent shuffle that card into his or her deck. -
Bass Control
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Loudred from Crystal Guardians (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
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 Loudred 23 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Loudred's Surprise deals 20 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking. Look at the card you chose, then have your ...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Guardians #23 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.48 |
�📦 Crystal Guardians Set Context
This Loudred is part of the Crystal Guardians expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, 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 Loudred 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 Crystal Guardians are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Loudred 23 was released in 2006 in the Crystal Guardians expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Crystal Guardians is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Loudred 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 Loudred 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Loudred works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.