Omanyte – Skyridge (#41)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Omanyte (#41) is an Uncommon card from E-Card - Skyridge released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Yukiko Baba and the Water of Evolution attack, Put an Omastar from your hand onto Omanyte. This counts as evolving Omanyte.. TCGplayer market price sits around $9.30, Cardmarket average sale is €1.63, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $9.30
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.17
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Skyridge
- Card Number
- 41
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Yukiko Baba
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Omastar
Attacks & Strategy
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Water of Evolution
[Colorless]
Put an Omastar from your hand onto Omanyte. This counts as evolving Omanyte. -
Drag Off
[Water, Colorless]
— 20
Before doing damage, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Omanyte from Skyridge (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Yukiko Baba.
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 Omanyte 41 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Omanyte's Water of Evolution for Colorless energy. Special effect: Put an Omastar from your hand onto Omanyte. This counts as evolving Omanyte.
Stats Overview: 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyridge #41 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $9.30 |
�📦 Skyridge Set Context
This Omanyte is part of the Skyridge expansion , released as part of the E-Card series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Yukiko Baba, 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 Omanyte 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 Skyridge are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Yukiko Baba 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 Skyridge
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Omanyte 41 was released in 2003 in the Skyridge expansion. This set is part of the E-Card series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Yukiko Baba. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Skyridge 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 Omanyte 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 Omanyte 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: Omanyte works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.