Shuppet – Hidden Legends (#72)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Shuppet (#72) is a Common card from EX - Hidden Legends released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Shadow Crush attack (10 damage), You may discard 1 Psychic Energy card attached to Shuppet. If you do, your opponent discards 1 Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.49, Cardmarket average sale is €0.43, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.49
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.38
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Card Number
- 72
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 40
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Banette
Attacks & Strategy
-
Shadow Crush
[Psychic]
— 10
You may discard 1 Psychic Energy card attached to Shuppet. If you do, your opponent discards 1 Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Shuppet from Hidden Legends (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
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 Shuppet 72 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Shuppet's Shadow Crush deals 10 damage for Psychic energy. Special effect: You may discard 1 Psychic Energy card attached to Shuppet. If you do, your opponent discards 1 Energ...
Stats Overview: 40 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Shuppet Cards
Looking for other Shuppet cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Legends #72 ← Current | 40 | 1 attack | Common | $0.49 |
�📦 Hidden Legends Set Context
This Shuppet is part of the Hidden Legends expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, 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 Shuppet 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
- Common cards from Hidden Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Shuppet 72 was released in 2004 in the Hidden Legends 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 Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Hidden Legends is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Shuppet have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Shuppet 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Shuppet works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.