Roserade – Stormfront (#23)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Roserade (#23) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Stormfront released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Bowed Whip attack, Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to that Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.17, Cardmarket average sale is €0.74, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.17
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.74
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Stormfront
- Card Number
- 23
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Fire +20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Hidden Poison
If Roserade is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Roserade is Knocked Out), the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Attacks & Strategy
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Bowed Whip
[Colorless, Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to that Pokémon. -
Deep Poison
[Psychic, Psychic, Colorless]
— 50+
If the Defending Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 50 damage plus 30 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Roserade from Stormfront (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, 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 Roserade 23 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Roserade's Bowed Whip for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakne...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Fire +20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormfront #23 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.17 |
�📦 Stormfront Set Context
This Roserade is part of the Stormfront expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
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 Roserade 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 Stormfront 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.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Roserade 23 was released in 2008 in the Stormfront expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl 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: Stormfront is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Roserade with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Roserade 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: Roserade works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.