Samurott – Black & White (#31)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Samurott (#31) is a Rare Holo card from Black & White - Black & White released in 2011. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Pike attack (30 damage), Does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $2.67, Cardmarket average sale is €0.80, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.67
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.17
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Black & White
- Card Number
- 31
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 140
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Pike
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 30
Does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) - Surf [Water, Water, Colorless] — 80
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Samurott from Black & White (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2011, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
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 Samurott 31 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Samurott's Pike deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Ben...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black & White #31 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $2.67 |
�📦 Black & White Set Context
This Samurott is part of the Black & White expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2011.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, 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 Samurott 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 Holo cards from Black & White are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Samurott 31 was released in 2011 in the Black & White expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Black & White is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Samurott 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 Samurott 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Samurott works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.