Porygon – Evolutions (#71)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Porygon (#71) is an Uncommon card from XY - Evolutions released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Tomoaki Imakuni and the Conversion 3 attack, Choose Grass, Fire, Water, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, Metal, Fairy, or Dragon type. The Defending Pokémon's Weakness is now that type until the end of your next turn. (The amount of Weakness doesn't change.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.17, Cardmarket average sale is €0.10, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.17
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.19
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Evolutions
- Card Number
- 71
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tomoaki Imakuni
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Porygon2
Attacks & Strategy
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Conversion 3
[Colorless]
Choose Grass, Fire, Water, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, Metal, Fairy, or Dragon type. The Defending Pokémon's Weakness is now that type until the end of your next turn. (The amount of Weakness doesn't change.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Porygon from Evolutions (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomoaki Imakuni.
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 Porygon 71 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Porygon's Conversion 3 for Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose Grass, Fire, Water, Lightning, Psychic, Fighting, Darkness, Metal, Fairy, or Dragon type. The...
Stats Overview: 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutions #71 ← Current | 60 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $0.17 |
�📦 Evolutions Set Context
This Porygon is part of the Evolutions expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomoaki Imakuni, 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 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 Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tomoaki Imakuni 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.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Porygon 71 was released in 2016 in the Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Tomoaki Imakuni. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolutions is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Porygon have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Porygon 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 works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.