Regice – Ancient Origins (#24)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Regice (#24) is a Rare card from XY - Ancient Origins released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Miki Tanaka and the Ice Beam attack (30 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.30, Cardmarket average sale is €0.34, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.30
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.31
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Card Number
- 24
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Ice Beam
[Water, Colorless]
— 30
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. -
Resistance Blizzard
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 70
During your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon by Pokémon-EX.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Regice from Ancient Origins (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Miki Tanaka.
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 Regice 24 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Regice's Ice Beam deals 30 damage for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Origins #24 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.30 |
�📦 Ancient Origins Set Context
This Regice is part of the Ancient Origins expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Miki Tanaka, 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 Regice 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 cards from Ancient Origins are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Miki Tanaka resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Regice 24 was released in 2015 in the Ancient Origins 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 Miki Tanaka. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Ancient Origins is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Regice with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Regice 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Regice works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.