Omastar – Majestic Dawn (#26)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Omastar (#26) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Majestic Dawn released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Send Back attack (40 damage), Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.92, Cardmarket average sale is €0.88, Floor listings start near €0.19.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.92
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.75
- Recent low listing: €0.19
Card Details
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Card Number
- 26
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass +30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Primal Swirl
Once during your turn, when you play Omastar from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may remove the highest Stage Evolution card from each of your opponent's Benched Evolved Pokémon and put those cards back into his or her hand. You can't use more than 1 Primal Swirl Poké-Power each turn.
Attacks & Strategy
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Send Back
[Water, Colorless]
— 40
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Omastar from Majestic Dawn (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
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 Omastar 26 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Omastar's Send Back deals 40 damage for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Water Type • Weak to Grass +30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Dawn #26 ← Current | 110 | 1 attack | Rare | $1.92 |
�📦 Majestic Dawn Set Context
This Omastar is part of the Majestic Dawn expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, 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 Omastar 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 Majestic Dawn are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda 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: Omastar 26 was released in 2008 in the Majestic Dawn expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Majestic Dawn 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 Omastar have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Omastar 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: Omastar works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.