Rotom – Fates Collide (#24)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Rotom (#24) is a Rare card from XY - Fates Collide released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Tomokazu Komiya and the Energy Extract attack, Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.39, Cardmarket average sale is €0.52, Floor listings start near €0.03.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.39
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.39
- Recent low listing: €0.03
Card Details
- Set
- Fates Collide
- Card Number
- 24
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Energy Extract
[Lightning]
Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Plasmagic
[Colorless, Colorless]
Move 2 damage counters from each of your Pokémon to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Rotom from Fates Collide (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomokazu Komiya.
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 Rotom 24 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Rotom's Energy Extract for Lightning energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Rotom Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fates Collide #24 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.39 |
�📦 Fates Collide Set Context
This Rotom is part of the Fates Collide expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomokazu Komiya, 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 Rotom 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 Fates Collide are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tomokazu Komiya resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Rotom 24 was released in 2016 in the Fates Collide 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 Tomokazu Komiya. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Fates Collide is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Rotom 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 Rotom 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Rotom works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.