Octillery – Platinum (#58)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Octillery (#58) is an Uncommon card from Platinum - Platinum released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Water Vein attack (50× damage), Reveal the top 5 cards of your deck. Flip a coin for each Energy card you find there. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads. Shuffle the revealed cards back into your deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.43, Cardmarket average sale is €0.19, Floor listings start near €0.03.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.43
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.22
- Recent low listing: €0.03
Card Details
- Set
- Platinum
- Card Number
- 58
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning +20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Water Vein
— 50×
Reveal the top 5 cards of your deck. Flip a coin for each Energy card you find there. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads. Shuffle the revealed cards back into your deck.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Octazooka
[Water, Water]
— 40
Any time the Defending Pokémon tries to attack, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing. (If the Defending Pokémon is no longer your opponent's Active Pokémon, this effect ends.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Octillery from Platinum (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
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 Octillery 58 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Octillery's Water Vein deals 50× damage . Special effect: Reveal the top 5 cards of your deck. Flip a coin for each Energy card you find there. This attack do...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning +20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum #58 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.43 |
�📦 Platinum Set Context
This Octillery is part of the Platinum expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, 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: 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
- Uncommon cards from Platinum are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada 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 Platinum
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Octillery 58 was released in 2009 in the Platinum expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Platinum 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 Octillery 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 Octillery 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: Octillery works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.