Oricorio – Guardians Rising (#55)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Oricorio (#55) is a Rare card from Sun & Moon - Guardians Rising released in 2017. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Casual Slap attack (30 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.24, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.24
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.44
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Guardians Rising
- Card Number
- 55
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Vital Dance
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Attacks & Strategy
- Casual Slap [Psychic, Colorless] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Oricorio from Guardians Rising (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Oricorio 55 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Oricorio's Casual Slap deals 30 damage for Psychic + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Oricorio Cards
Looking for other Oricorio cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
Guardians Rising #55 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.24 |
�📦 Guardians Rising Set Context
This Oricorio is part of the Guardians Rising expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Oricorio 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 Guardians Rising are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Oricorio 55 was released in 2017 in the Guardians Rising expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Guardians Rising represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Oricorio have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Oricorio 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Oricorio works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.