Ludicolo – Deoxys (#19)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Ludicolo (#19) is a Rare card from EX - Deoxys released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Water Punch attack (40+ damage), Flip a coin for each Water Energy attached to Ludicolo. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.74, Cardmarket average sale is €0.73, Floor listings start near €0.09.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.74
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.02
- Recent low listing: €0.09
Card Details
- Set
- Deoxys
- Card Number
- 19
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Happy Dance
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may remove 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Happy Dance Poké-Power each turn. This power can't be used if Ludicolo is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Water Punch
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40+
Flip a coin for each Water Energy attached to Ludicolo. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Ludicolo from Deoxys (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
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 Ludicolo 19 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Ludicolo's Water Punch deals 40+ damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin for each Water Energy attached to Ludicolo. This attack does 40 damage plus 20 more dama...
Stats Overview: 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoxys #19 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.74 |
�📦 Deoxys Set Context
This Ludicolo is part of the Deoxys expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, 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 Ludicolo 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 Deoxys are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori 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 Deoxys
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Ludicolo 19 was released in 2005 in the Deoxys 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 Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Deoxys is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Ludicolo have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Ludicolo 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: Ludicolo works best in Water type decks.