Manaphy – Plasma Storm (#34)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Manaphy (#34) is a Rare Holo card from Black & White - Plasma Storm released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Naoki Saito and the Seafaring attack, Flip 3 coins. For each heads, attach a Water Energy card from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.97, Cardmarket average sale is €0.95, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.97
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.33
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Card Number
- 34
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Naoki Saito
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Final Wish
When this Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack, search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Seafaring
[Water]
Flip 3 coins. For each heads, attach a Water Energy card from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Manaphy from Plasma Storm (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Naoki Saito.
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 Manaphy 34 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Manaphy's Seafaring for Water energy. Special effect: Flip 3 coins. For each heads, attach a Water Energy card from your discard pile to your Benched Poké...
Stats Overview: 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Storm #34 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $0.97 |
�📦 Plasma Storm Set Context
This Manaphy is part of the Plasma Storm expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Naoki Saito, 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 Manaphy 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 Plasma Storm are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Naoki Saito 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Manaphy 34 was released in 2013 in the Plasma Storm expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Naoki Saito. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Storm 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 Manaphy have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Manaphy 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: Manaphy works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.