Shuppet – Roaring Skies (#30)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Shuppet (#30) is a Common card from XY - Roaring Skies released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Yukiko Baba and the Bleh attack, Discard a Special Energy attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.15, Cardmarket average sale is €0.11, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.15
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.14
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Roaring Skies
- Card Number
- 30
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Yukiko Baba
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Banette
Attacks & Strategy
-
Bleh
[Psychic]
Discard a Special Energy attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Shuppet from Roaring Skies (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Yukiko Baba.
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 30 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Shuppet's Bleh for Psychic energy. Special effect: Discard a Special Energy attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Skies #30 ← Current | 60 | 1 attack | Common | $0.15 |
�📦 Roaring Skies Set Context
This Shuppet is part of the Roaring Skies expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Yukiko Baba, 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 Roaring Skies are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Yukiko Baba 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 30 was released in 2015 in the Roaring Skies expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Yukiko Baba. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Roaring Skies 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 Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ 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.