Plusle – EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle (#6)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Plusle (#6) is a card from EX - EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Katsura Tabata and the Pickup Power attack, Search your discard pile for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it in your hand.
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Card Details
- Set
- EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle
- Card Number
- 6
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Katsura Tabata
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Pickup Power
[Colorless]
Search your discard pile for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it in your hand -
Rear Spark
[Lightning, Colorless]
— 10
Does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Plusle from EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Katsura Tabata.
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 6 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Plusle's Pickup Power for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your discard pile for an Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it in your hand
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Plusle Cards
Looking for other Plusle cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle #6 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | N/A |
�📦 EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle Set Context
This Plusle is part of the EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Katsura Tabata, 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
- The illustration by Katsura Tabata 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: Plusle 6 was released in 2006 in the EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle 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 Katsura Tabata. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle 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.