Radiant-alakazam – Silver Tempest (#59)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Radiant-alakazam (#59) is a Radiant Rare card from Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest released in 2022. It showcases artwork by Akira Komayama and the Mind Ruler attack (20× damage), This attack does 20 damage for each card in your opponent's hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.68, Cardmarket average sale is €0.87, Floor listings start near €0.15.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.68
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.81
- Recent low listing: €0.15
Card Details
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Card Number
- 59
- Rarity
- ✨ Radiant Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Akira Komayama
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Painful Spoons
Once during your turn, you may move up to 2 damage counters from 1 of your opponent's Pokémon to another of their Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Mind Ruler
[Psychic, Colorless]
— 20×
This attack does 20 damage for each card in your opponent's hand.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Radiant-alakazam from Silver Tempest (Radiant Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Akira Komayama.
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 Radiant-alakazam 59 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Radiant-alakazam's Mind Ruler deals 20× damage for Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 20 damage for each card in your opponent's hand.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Tempest #59 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Radiant Rare | $0.68 |
�📦 Silver Tempest Set Context
This Radiant-alakazam is part of the Silver Tempest expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Akira Komayama, 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 Radiant-alakazam 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
- Radiant Rare cards from Silver Tempest are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Akira Komayama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Radiant-alakazam 59 was released in 2022 in the Silver Tempest 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 Akira Komayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Silver Tempest represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Radiant-alakazam 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 Radiant-alakazam 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Radiant-alakazam works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.