Relicanth – Holon Phantoms (#30)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Relicanth (#30) is a Rare card from EX - Holon Phantoms released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Knock Away attack (20+ damage), Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.69, Cardmarket average sale is €1.64, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.69
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.24
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Holon Phantoms
- Card Number
- 30
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Aqua Lift
If Relicanth has any Water Energy attached to it, the Retreat Cost for Relicanth is 0.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Knock Away
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Relicanth from Holon Phantoms (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Relicanth 30 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Relicanth's Knock Away deals 20+ damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holon Phantoms #30 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Rare | $1.69 |
�📦 Holon Phantoms Set Context
This Relicanth is part of the Holon Phantoms expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Relicanth 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 Holon Phantoms are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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: Relicanth 30 was released in 2006 in the Holon Phantoms expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Holon Phantoms 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 Relicanth have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Relicanth 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: Relicanth works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.