Milotic – Evolving Skies (#38)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Milotic (#38) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Evolving Skies released in 2021. It showcases artwork by sui and the Double Smash attack (70× damage), Flip 2 coins. This attack does 70 damage for each heads.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.16, Cardmarket average sale is €0.08, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.13
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Card Number
- 38
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 sui
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Dew Guard
Whenever your opponent plays a Supporter card from their hand, prevent all effects of that card done to you or your hand.
Attacks & Strategy
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Double Smash
[Water, Colorless]
— 70×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 70 damage for each heads.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (35.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Milotic from Evolving Skies (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator sui.
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 Milotic 38 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Milotic's Double Smash deals 70× damage for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip 2 coins. This attack does 70 damage for each heads.
Stats Overview: 120 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.
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Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
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Evolving Skies #38 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.16 |
�📦 Evolving Skies Set Context
This Milotic is part of the Evolving Skies expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by sui, 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 cards from Evolving Skies are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by sui 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Milotic 38 was released in 2021 in the Evolving Skies 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 sui. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolving Skies represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Milotic 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 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. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.