Mawile – Crystal Guardians (#9)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Mawile (#9) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Crystal Guardians released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Mining attack, Search your deck for a Trainer card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. If that card is a Pokémon Tool card, you may attach it to 1 of your Pokémon instead. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.50, Cardmarket average sale is €6.66, Floor listings start near €0.95.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.50
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.77
- Recent low listing: €0.95
Card Details
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Card Number
- 9
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Mining
[Colorless]
Search your deck for a Trainer card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. If that card is a Pokémon Tool card, you may attach it to 1 of your Pokémon instead. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Bite Off
[Metal, Colorless]
— 20+
If the Defending Pokémon is Pokémon-ex, this attack does 20 damage plus 30 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Mawile from Crystal Guardians (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.
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 Mawile 9 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Mawile's Mining for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Trainer card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. If that ca...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Grass -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 #9 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $7.50 |
�📦 Crystal Guardians Set Context
This Mawile is part of the Crystal Guardians expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, 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 Mawile 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 Kagemaru Himeno resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Mawile 9 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 Kagemaru Himeno. 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: Metal type Pokémon like Mawile 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 Mawile 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 Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Mawile works best in Metal type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.