Plusle – Deoxys (#44)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Plusle (#44) is an Uncommon card from EX - Deoxys released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Call for Family attack, Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.45, Cardmarket average sale is €3.86, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.45
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.47
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Deoxys
- Card Number
- 44
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Call for Family
[Colorless]
Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Positive Spark
[Lightning]
Does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon that has any Poké-Powers. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Plusle from Deoxys (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
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 Plusle 44 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Plusle's Call for Family for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Lightning 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 Plusle Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deoxys #44 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $3.45 |
�📦 Deoxys Set Context
This Plusle is part of the Deoxys expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, 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 Plusle 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 Deoxys are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima 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.
More from Deoxys
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Plusle 44 was released in 2005 in the Deoxys expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Deoxys 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 Plusle 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 Plusle 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: Plusle works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.