Mightyena – Ruby & Sapphire (#10)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Mightyena (#10) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Ruby & Sapphire released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Shakedown attack (40 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.. TCGplayer market price sits around $13.30, Cardmarket average sale is €5.02, Floor listings start near €1.39.
- TCGplayer market price: $13.30
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.53
- Recent low listing: €1.39
Card Details
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Card Number
- 10
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Intimidating Fang
As long as Mightyena is your Active Pokémon, any damage done to your Pokémon by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Shakedown
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Mightyena from Ruby & Sapphire (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
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 Mightyena 10 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Mightyena's Shakedown deals 40 damage for Darkness + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Mightyena Cards
Looking for other Mightyena cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby & Sapphire #10 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $13.30 |
�📦 Ruby & Sapphire Set Context
This Mightyena is part of the Ruby & Sapphire expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, 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 Mightyena 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 Ruby & Sapphire are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Mightyena 10 was released in 2003 in the Ruby & Sapphire 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 Atsuko Nishida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Ruby & Sapphire is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Mightyena have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Mightyena 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Mightyena works best in Darkness type decks.