Milotic – Hidden Legends (#12)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Milotic (#12) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Hidden Legends released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Wave Splash attack (30 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $43.00, Cardmarket average sale is €10.68, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $43.00
- Cardmarket trend price: €11.40
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Card Number
- 12
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Healing Shower
Once during your turn, when you play Milotic from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may remove all damage counters from all of your Pokémon and your opponent's Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex).
Attacks & Strategy
- Wave Splash [Water, Colorless] — 30
-
Distorted Wave
[Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80
Before doing damage, remove 3 damage counters from the Defending Pokémon (all if there are less than 3).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Milotic from Hidden Legends (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, 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 Milotic 12 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Milotic's Wave Splash deals 30 damage for Water + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 100 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
Looking for other Milotic cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Legends #12 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $43.00 |
�📦 Hidden Legends Set Context
This Milotic is part of the Hidden Legends expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
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 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 cards from Hidden Legends 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.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Milotic 12 was released in 2004 in the Hidden Legends 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: Hidden Legends 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.