Lycanroc – Evolving Skies (#213)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Lycanroc (#213) is a Rare Rainbow card from Sword & Shield - Evolving Skies released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Hunting Claw attack, Knock Out 1 of your opponent's Pokémon in play that has 60 HP or less remaining.. TCGplayer market price sits around $6.79, Cardmarket average sale is €6.51, Floor listings start near €4.44.
- TCGplayer market price: $6.79
- Cardmarket trend price: €6.13
- Recent low listing: €4.44
Card Details
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Card Number
- 213
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Rainbow
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 320
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Hunting Claw
[Fighting]
Knock Out 1 of your opponent's Pokémon in play that has 60 HP or less remaining. -
Max Edge
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 190
This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (63.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Lycanroc from Evolving Skies (Rare Rainbow) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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. Premium rarities like this typically see stronger price retention during market fluctuations.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Lycanroc 213 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Lycanroc's Hunting Claw for Fighting energy. Special effect: Knock Out 1 of your opponent's Pokémon in play that has 60 HP or less remaining.
Stats Overview: 320 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolving Skies #213 ← Current | 320 | 2 attacks | Rare Rainbow | $6.79 |
�📦 Evolving Skies Set Context
This Lycanroc is part of the Evolving Skies expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021. As a Rare Rainbow card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Lycanroc 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 Rainbow cards from Evolving Skies are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Lycanroc 213 was released in 2021 in the Evolving Skies 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 Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Rainbow card, this Lycanroc is among the premium chase cards from Evolving Skies. Rainbow Rare cards feature the distinctive rainbow foil pattern that has become iconic in modern Pokémon TCG. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Evolving Skies represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Lycanroc 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 Lycanroc 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Lycanroc works best in Fighting 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.