Pignite – McDonald's Collection 2012 (#4)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Pignite (#4) is a card from Other - McDonald's Collection 2012 released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Flame Charge attack, Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $6.74, Cardmarket average sale is €22.49, Floor listings start near €19.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $6.74
- Cardmarket trend price: €16.61
- Recent low listing: €19.50
Card Details
- Set
- McDonald's Collection 2012
- Card Number
- 4
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Emboar
Attacks & Strategy
-
Flame Charge
[Colorless]
Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. - Heat Crash [Fire, Fire, Colorless] — 50
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Pignite from McDonald's Collection 2012 represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Pignite 4 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Pignite's Flame Charge for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Fire Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Pignite Cards
Looking for other Pignite cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Collection 2012 #4 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Common | $6.74 |
�📦 McDonald's Collection 2012 Set Context
This Pignite is part of the McDonald's Collection 2012 expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2012.
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 Pignite 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
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Pignite 4 was released in 2012 in the McDonald's Collection 2012 expansion. This set is part of the Other 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: McDonald's Collection 2012 is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Pignite 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 Pignite 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Pignite works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.