Octillery – Battle Styles (#178)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Octillery (#178) is a Rare Secret card from Sword & Shield - Battle Styles released in 2021. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki and the Waterfall attack (50 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $5.46, Cardmarket average sale is €6.46, Floor listings start near €5.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $5.46
- Cardmarket trend price: €6.39
- Recent low listing: €5.00
Card Details
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Card Number
- 178
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Secret
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Mochizuki
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Rapid Strike Search
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for a Rapid Strike card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. You can't use more than 1 Rapid Strike Search Ability each turn.
Attacks & Strategy
- Waterfall [Water, Colorless, Colorless] — 50
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Octillery from Battle Styles (Rare Secret) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki.
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. Premium rarities like this typically see stronger price retention during market fluctuations.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Octillery 178 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Octillery's Waterfall deals 50 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 110 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 Octillery Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles #178 ← Current | 110 | 1 attack | Rare Secret | $5.46 |
�📦 Battle Styles Set Context
This Octillery is part of the Battle Styles expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021. As a Rare Secret card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki, 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 Octillery card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Secret cards from Battle Styles are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki 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: Octillery 178 was released in 2021 in the Battle Styles 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 PLANETA Mochizuki. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Secret card, this Octillery is among the premium chase cards from Battle Styles. Secret Rare cards have card numbers that exceed the set total, making them highly sought after by completionists. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Battle Styles represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Octillery 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 Octillery card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- 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: Octillery works best in Water type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.