Persian – Generations (#54)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Persian (#54) is an Uncommon card from XY - Generations released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Fake Out attack (30 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.27, Cardmarket average sale is €0.19, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.27
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.22
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Generations
- Card Number
- 54
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Fake Out
[Colorless]
— 30
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. -
Ambush
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 40+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Persian from Generations (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Persian 54 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Persian's Fake Out deals 30 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Persian Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generations #54 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.27 |
�📦 Generations Set Context
This Persian is part of the Generations expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Persian 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 Generations are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Generations
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Persian 54 was released in 2016 in the Generations expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Generations is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Persian with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Persian 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Persian works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.