Meowscarada – Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (#78)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Meowscarada (#78) is a Promo card from Scarlet & Violet - Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos released in 2023. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Scratching Nails attack (100+ damage), If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 120 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.39, Cardmarket average sale is €1.48, Floor listings start near €0.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.39
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.36
- Recent low listing: €0.90
Card Details
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 78
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 310
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Bouquet Magic
You must discard a Basic Grass Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may put 3 damage counters on 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Scratching Nails
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 100+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 120 more damage.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Meowscarada from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2023, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Meowscarada 78 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Meowscarada's Scratching Nails deals 100+ damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: If your opponent's Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 120 more d...
Stats Overview: 310 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos #78 ← Current | 310 | 1 attack | Promo | $3.39 |
�📦 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos Set Context
This Meowscarada is part of the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2023.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, 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.
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💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Meowscarada 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
- Promo cards from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Meowscarada 78 was released in 2023 in the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Meowscarada 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 Meowscarada 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Meowscarada works best in Grass 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.