Relicanth – Temporal Forces (#84)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Relicanth (#84) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Temporal Forces released in 2024. It showcases artwork by Mina Nakai and the Razor Fin attack (30 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.16, Cardmarket average sale is €0.42, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.44
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Card Number
- 84
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mina Nakai
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Memory Dive
Each of your evolved Pokémon can use any attack from its previous Evolutions. (You still need the necessary Energy to use each attack.)
Attacks & Strategy
- Razor Fin [Fighting, Colorless] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Relicanth from Temporal Forces (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mina Nakai.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Relicanth 84 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Relicanth's Razor Fin deals 30 damage for Fighting + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Relicanth Cards
Looking for other Relicanth cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporal Forces #84 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.16 |
�📦 Temporal Forces Set Context
This Relicanth is part of the Temporal Forces expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mina Nakai, 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 Temporal Forces are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mina Nakai 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: Relicanth 84 was released in 2024 in the Temporal Forces expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mina Nakai. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Temporal Forces is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Relicanth 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 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Relicanth works best in Fighting 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.