Roserade – Ultra Prism (#5)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Roserade (#5) is a Rare card from Sun & Moon - Ultra Prism released in 2018. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Inviting Poison attack, Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. The new Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.36, Cardmarket average sale is €0.23, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.36
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.19
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Ultra Prism
- Card Number
- 5
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Inviting Poison
[Grass]
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. The new Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. -
Flower Tornado
[Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 100
Move any number of Grass Energy from your Pokémon to your other Pokémon in any way you like.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Roserade from Ultra Prism (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2018, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Roserade 5 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Roserade's Inviting Poison for Grass energy. Special effect: Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. The new Active Pokémon is now...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Prism #5 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.36 |
�📦 Ultra Prism Set Context
This Roserade is part of the Ultra Prism expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2018.
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 Ultra Prism 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.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Roserade 5 was released in 2018 in the Ultra Prism expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon 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: Ultra Prism represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Roserade 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 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Roserade works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.