Manectric – Crystal Guardians (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Manectric (#8) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Crystal Guardians released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Hisao Nakamura and the Kick Away attack (30 damage), Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.. TCGplayer market price sits around $10.58, Cardmarket average sale is €7.95, Floor listings start near €1.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $10.58
- Cardmarket trend price: €9.66
- Recent low listing: €1.00
Card Details
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Kick Away
[Lightning, Colorless]
— 30
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any. -
Strong Current
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 50
If Manectric has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon-ex. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Manectric from Crystal Guardians (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hisao Nakamura.
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 Manectric 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Manectric's Kick Away deals 30 damage for Lightning + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Guardians #8 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $10.58 |
�📦 Crystal Guardians Set Context
This Manectric is part of the Crystal Guardians expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hisao Nakamura, 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 Manectric 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 Crystal Guardians are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hisao Nakamura 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: Manectric 8 was released in 2006 in the Crystal Guardians 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 Hisao Nakamura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Crystal Guardians 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 Manectric 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 Manectric 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: Manectric works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.