Sableye – Supreme Victors (#41)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sableye (#41) is a Rare card from Platinum - Supreme Victors released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Yusuke Ishikawa and the Scratch attack (10 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $3.76, Cardmarket average sale is €0.45, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.76
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.81
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Supreme Victors
- Card Number
- 41
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Yusuke Ishikawa
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Resistances
- Colorless -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
- Scratch — 10
-
Astonish
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 20
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💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sableye from Supreme Victors (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Yusuke Ishikawa.
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 41 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Sableye's Scratch deals 10 damage .
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Darkness Type • Resistant to Colorless -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Sableye Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Victors #41 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare | $3.76 |
�📦 Supreme Victors Set Context
This Sableye is part of the Supreme Victors expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Yusuke Ishikawa, 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 Supreme Victors are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Yusuke Ishikawa 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 41 was released in 2009 in the Supreme Victors expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Yusuke Ishikawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Supreme Victors 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.