Pachirisu – Majestic Dawn (#43)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Pachirisu (#43) is an Uncommon card from Diamond & Pearl - Majestic Dawn released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Tomokazu Komiya and the Trans Tail attack, Search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.23, Cardmarket average sale is €0.60, Floor listings start near €0.03.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.23
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.65
- Recent low listing: €0.03
Card Details
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Card Number
- 43
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +20
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Trans Tail
Search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Thundershock
[Lightning, Colorless]
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Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Pachirisu from Majestic Dawn (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomokazu Komiya.
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 Pachirisu 43 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Pachirisu's Trans Tail . Special effect: Search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting +20 • Resistant to Metal -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Dawn #43 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $1.23 |
�📦 Majestic Dawn Set Context
This Pachirisu is part of the Majestic Dawn expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomokazu Komiya, 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 Pachirisu 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 Majestic Dawn are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tomokazu Komiya resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Pachirisu 43 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 Tomokazu Komiya. 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: Lightning type Pokémon like Pachirisu 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 Pachirisu 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Pachirisu works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.