Sableye – Holon Phantoms (#31)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sableye (#31) is a Rare card from EX - Holon Phantoms released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Paralyzing Gaze attack, Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.65, Cardmarket average sale is €1.98, Floor listings start near €0.17.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.65
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.27
- Recent low listing: €0.17
Card Details
- Set
- Holon Phantoms
- Card Number
- 31
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Resistances
- Colorless -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Paralyzing Gaze
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. -
Knock Off
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 10
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sableye 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 Sableye 31 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Sableye's Paralyzing Gaze for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Darkness Type • Resistant to Colorless -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Sableye Cards
Looking for other Sableye cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holon Phantoms #31 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.65 |
�📦 Holon Phantoms Set Context
This Sableye 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 Sableye 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.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Sableye 31 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: Darkness type Pokémon like Sableye 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 Sableye 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Sableye works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.