Luvdisc – Emerald (#53)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Luvdisc (#53) is a Common card from EX - Emerald released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Call for Friend attack, Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.65, Cardmarket average sale is €0.41, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.65
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.43
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Emerald
- Card Number
- 53
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Call for Friend
[Colorless]
Search your deck for a Basic Pokémon and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Strange Scale
[Water, Colorless]
— 20
If the Defending Pokémon is an Evolved Pokémon, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Luvdisc from Emerald (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
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 Luvdisc 53 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Luvdisc's Call for Friend 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 • 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 Luvdisc Cards
Looking for other Luvdisc cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald #53 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.65 |
�📦 Emerald Set Context
This Luvdisc is part of the Emerald expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, 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 Luvdisc 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 Emerald are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima 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 Emerald
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Luvdisc 53 was released in 2005 in the Emerald 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 Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Emerald 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 Luvdisc 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 Luvdisc 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: Luvdisc works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.