Persian – Unbroken Bonds (#149)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Persian (#149) is a Rare Holo Gx card from Sun & Moon - Unbroken Bonds released in 2019. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Igarashi and the Vengeance attack (10+ damage), This attack does 20 more damage for each Pokémon in your discard pile. You can't add more than 180 damage in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.03, Cardmarket average sale is €2.81, Floor listings start near €0.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.03
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.86
- Recent low listing: €0.99
Card Details
- Set
- Unbroken Bonds
- Card Number
- 149
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Gx
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Igarashi
- HP
- 200
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Cat Walk
Once during your turn (before your attack), if 1 of your Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX was Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 cards and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. You can't use more than 1 Cat Walk Ability each turn.
Attacks & Strategy
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Vengeance
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 10+
This attack does 20 more damage for each Pokémon in your discard pile. You can't add more than 180 damage in this way. -
Slash Back-GX
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 150
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Persian from Unbroken Bonds (Rare Holo Gx) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Igarashi.
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 Persian 149 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Persian's Vengeance deals 10+ damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 20 more damage for each Pokémon in your discard pile. You can't add more than 180 d...
Stats Overview: 200 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.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbroken Bonds #149 ← Current | 200 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Gx | $2.03 |
�📦 Unbroken Bonds Set Context
This Persian is part of the Unbroken Bonds expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Igarashi, 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
- Rare Holo Gx cards from Unbroken Bonds are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Igarashi 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Persian 149 was released in 2019 in the Unbroken Bonds 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 PLANETA Igarashi. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Unbroken Bonds represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Persian with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. 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. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability.