Porygon-z – Chilling Reign (#118)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Porygon-z (#118) is a Rare Holo card from Sword & Shield - Chilling Reign released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Tomokazu Komiya and the Superbeam attack (170 damage), Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.41, Cardmarket average sale is €0.37, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.41
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.43
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Chilling Reign
- Card Number
- 118
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Bug Transmission
Whenever you attach an Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon during your turn, you may make your opponent's Active Pokémon Confused.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Superbeam
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 170
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (56.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Porygon-z from Chilling Reign (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomokazu Komiya.
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 Porygon-z 118 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Porygon-z's Superbeam deals 170 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilling Reign #118 ← Current | 140 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $0.41 |
�📦 Chilling Reign Set Context
This Porygon-z is part of the Chilling Reign expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomokazu Komiya, 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 Porygon-z 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 cards from Chilling Reign are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tomokazu Komiya 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: Porygon-z 118 was released in 2021 in the Chilling Reign expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Tomokazu Komiya. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Chilling Reign represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Porygon-z have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Porygon-z 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: Porygon-z works best in Colorless type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.