Luxray – Astral Radiance (#168)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Luxray (#168) is a Rare Ultra card from Sword & Shield - Astral Radiance released in 2022. It showcases artwork by MUGENUP and the Fang Snipe attack (30 damage), Your opponent reveals their hand. Discard a Trainer card you find there.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.95, Cardmarket average sale is €4.03, Floor listings start near €1.49.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.95
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.82
- Recent low listing: €1.49
Card Details
- Set
- Astral Radiance
- Card Number
- 168
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Ultra
- Illustrator
- 🎨 MUGENUP
- HP
- 210
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Fang Snipe
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 30
Your opponent reveals their hand. Discard a Trainer card you find there. -
Radiating Pulse
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 120
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon. Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Luxray from Astral Radiance (Rare Ultra) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator MUGENUP.
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 Luxray 168 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Luxray's Fang Snipe deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent reveals their hand. Discard a Trainer card you find there.
Stats Overview: 210 HP • Lightning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Radiance #168 ← Current | 210 | 2 attacks | Rare Ultra | $3.95 |
�📦 Astral Radiance Set Context
This Luxray is part of the Astral Radiance expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022. As a Rare Ultra card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by MUGENUP, 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 Luxray card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Ultra cards from Astral Radiance are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by MUGENUP resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Luxray 168 was released in 2022 in the Astral Radiance 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 MUGENUP. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Ultra card, this Luxray is among the premium chase cards from Astral Radiance. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Astral Radiance represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Luxray 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 Luxray card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Luxray works best in Lightning type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.