Mienshao – Furious Fists (#57)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Mienshao (#57) is an Uncommon card from XY - Furious Fists released in 2014. It showcases artwork by TOKIYA and the Aero Turn attack (40 damage), Return this Pokémon and all cards attached to it to your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.24, Cardmarket average sale is €0.18, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.24
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.18
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Furious Fists
- Card Number
- 57
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 TOKIYA
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Aero Turn
[Fighting]
— 40
Return this Pokémon and all cards attached to it to your hand.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy). - High Jump Kick [Colorless, Colorless] — 40
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Mienshao from Furious Fists (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator TOKIYA.
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 Mienshao 57 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Mienshao's Aero Turn deals 40 damage for Fighting energy. Special effect: Return this Pokémon and all cards attached to it to your hand.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Mienshao Cards
Looking for other Mienshao cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furious Fists #57 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.24 |
�📦 Furious Fists Set Context
This Mienshao is part of the Furious Fists expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by TOKIYA, 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 Mienshao 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 Furious Fists are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by TOKIYA resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Mienshao 57 was released in 2014 in the Furious Fists expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by TOKIYA. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Furious Fists is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Mienshao with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Mienshao 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Mienshao works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.