Pyroar – Phantom Forces (#12)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Pyroar (#12) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Phantom Forces released in 2014. It showcases artwork by Naoki Saito and the Inferno Onrush attack (110 damage), This Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.73, Cardmarket average sale is €0.81, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.73
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.72
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Phantom Forces
- Card Number
- 12
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Naoki Saito
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Flare Command
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a Fire Energy attached to this Pokémon. If you do, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with his or her Active Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Inferno Onrush
[Fire, Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 110
This Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Pyroar from Phantom Forces (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Naoki Saito.
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 Pyroar 12 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Pyroar's Inferno Onrush deals 110 damage for Fire + Fire + Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: This Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
Stats Overview: 110 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 Pyroar Cards
Looking for other Pyroar cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Forces #12 ← Current | 110 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $0.73 |
�📦 Phantom Forces Set Context
This Pyroar is part of the Phantom Forces expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Naoki Saito, 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 Pyroar 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 Phantom Forces are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Naoki Saito 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: Pyroar 12 was released in 2014 in the Phantom Forces 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 Naoki Saito. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Phantom Forces 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 Pyroar 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 Pyroar 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: Pyroar works best in Fire type decks.