Samurott – White Flare (#23)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Samurott (#23) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - White Flare released in 2025. It showcases artwork by rika and the Energized Slash attack (30+ damage), This attack does 50 more damage for each Energy attached to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.17, Cardmarket average sale is €0.11, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.17
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.08
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- White Flare
- Card Number
- 23
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 rika
- HP
- 160
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation I ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Torrential Whirlpool
Once during your turn, you may switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)
Attacks & Strategy
-
Energized Slash
[Water]
— 30+
This attack does 50 more damage for each Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Samurott from White Flare (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator rika.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Samurott 23 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark I, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Samurott's Energized Slash deals 30+ damage for Water energy. Special effect: This attack does 50 more damage for each Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 160 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.
� Compare Samurott Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Flare #23 ← Current | 160 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.17 |
�📦 White Flare Set Context
This Samurott is part of the White Flare expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by rika, 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 cards from White Flare are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by rika 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 23 was released in 2025 in the White Flare expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by rika. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: White Flare is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Samurott have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, 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. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.