Milotic – Emerald (#96)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Milotic (#96) is a Rare Holo Ex card from EX - Emerald released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Ryo Ueda and the Gentle Wrap attack (30 damage), The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $200.10, Cardmarket average sale is €165.00, Floor listings start near €20.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $200.10
- Cardmarket trend price: €151.86
- Recent low listing: €20.00
Card Details
- Set
- Emerald
- Card Number
- 96
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Mystic Scale
As long as Milotic ex is in play, each player can't play any Technical Machine cards from his or her hand. Discard all Technical Machine cards in play (both yours and your opponent's).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Gentle Wrap
[Water]
— 30
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn. -
Reflect Energy
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 70
Move 1 basic Energy card attached to Milotic ex to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Milotic from Emerald (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryo Ueda.
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 Milotic 96 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Milotic's Gentle Wrap deals 30 damage for Water energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Milotic Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald #96 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Ex | $249.00 |
�📦 Emerald Set Context
This Milotic is part of the Emerald expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryo Ueda, 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 Milotic 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 Ex cards from Emerald are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryo Ueda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Emerald
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Milotic 96 was released in 2005 in the Emerald 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 Ryo Ueda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Emerald is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Milotic 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 Milotic 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Milotic works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.