Rapid-strike-urshifu – Battle Styles (#88)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Rapid-strike-urshifu (#88) is a Rare Holo Vmax card from Sword & Shield - Battle Styles released in 2021. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Tsuji and the Gale Thrust attack (30+ damage), If this Pokémon moved from your Bench to the Active Spot this turn, this attack does 120 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.59, Cardmarket average sale is €1.37, Floor listings start near €0.60.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.59
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.18
- Recent low listing: €0.60
Card Details
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Card Number
- 88
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Vmax
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Tsuji
- HP
- 330
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Gale Thrust
[Fighting]
— 30+
If this Pokémon moved from your Bench to the Active Spot this turn, this attack does 120 more damage. -
G-Max Rapid Flow
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
Discard all Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 120 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Rapid-strike-urshifu from Battle Styles (Rare Holo Vmax) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Tsuji.
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 Rapid-strike-urshifu 88 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Rapid-strike-urshifu's Gale Thrust deals 30+ damage for Fighting energy. Special effect: If this Pokémon moved from your Bench to the Active Spot this turn, this attack does 120 more damage...
Stats Overview: 330 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles #88 ← Current | 330 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Vmax | $1.59 |
�📦 Battle Styles Set Context
This Rapid-strike-urshifu is part of the Battle Styles expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Tsuji, 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 Rapid-strike-urshifu 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 Vmax cards from Battle Styles are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Tsuji resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Rapid-strike-urshifu 88 was released in 2021 in the Battle Styles 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 PLANETA Tsuji. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Battle Styles represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Rapid-strike-urshifu with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Rapid-strike-urshifu 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Rapid-strike-urshifu works best in Fighting type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. 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.