Meowstic – Silver Tempest (#82)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Meowstic (#82) is an Uncommon card from Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest released in 2022. It showcases artwork by Taira Akitsu and the Super Psy Bolt attack (80 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.11, Cardmarket average sale is €0.05, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.11
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.06
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Card Number
- 82
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Taira Akitsu
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Inviting Ears
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Supporter cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Attacks & Strategy
- Super Psy Bolt [Psychic, Colorless, Colorless] — 80
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Meowstic from Silver Tempest (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Taira Akitsu.
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.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Meowstic 82 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Meowstic's Super Psy Bolt deals 80 damage for Psychic + Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Meowstic Cards
Looking for other Meowstic cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Tempest #82 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $0.11 |
�📦 Silver Tempest Set Context
This Meowstic is part of the Silver Tempest expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Taira Akitsu, 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 Meowstic 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
- Uncommon cards from Silver Tempest are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Taira Akitsu resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Meowstic 82 was released in 2022 in the Silver Tempest 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 Taira Akitsu. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Silver Tempest represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Meowstic have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Meowstic 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Meowstic works best in Psychic type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.