Luxray – Diamond & Pearl (#7)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Luxray (#7) is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl - Diamond & Pearl released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Mikiko Takeda and the Lightning Star attack (80 damage), Move all Lightning Energy attached to Luxray to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (Ignore this effect if you don't have any Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $13.30, Cardmarket average sale is €3.75, Floor listings start near €0.25.
- TCGplayer market price: $13.30
- Cardmarket trend price: €5.33
- Recent low listing: €0.25
Card Details
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Card Number
- 7
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mikiko Takeda
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +30
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Gleam Eyes
Once during your turn, when you play Luxray from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may look at your opponent's hand. If your opponent's Bench isn't full, choose 1 Basic Pokémon from your opponent's hand, and put it onto his or her Bench. Then, switch it with the Defending Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Lightning Star
[Lightning, Lightning, Lightning, Lightning]
— 80
Move all Lightning Energy attached to Luxray to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (Ignore this effect if you don't have any Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Luxray from Diamond & Pearl (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mikiko Takeda.
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 Luxray 7 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Luxray's Lightning Star deals 80 damage for Lightning + Lightning + Lightning + Lightning energy. Special effect: Move all Lightning Energy attached to Luxray to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (Ignore this effect if yo...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting +30 • Resistant to Metal -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Luxray Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond & Pearl #7 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $13.30 |
�📦 Diamond & Pearl Set Context
This Luxray is part of the Diamond & Pearl expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mikiko Takeda, 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: 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 Holo cards from Diamond & Pearl are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mikiko Takeda 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 7 was released in 2007 in the Diamond & Pearl expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mikiko Takeda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Diamond & Pearl is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Luxray 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 Luxray 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Luxray works best in Lightning type decks.