Single-strike-urshifu – Battle Styles (#168)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Single-strike-urshifu (#168) is a Rare Rainbow card from Sword & Shield - Battle Styles released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Kinu Nishimura and the Beatdown attack (100 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $33.11, Cardmarket average sale is €36.00, Floor listings start near €22.95.
- TCGplayer market price: $33.11
- Cardmarket trend price: €34.19
- Recent low listing: €22.95
Card Details
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Card Number
- 168
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Rainbow
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kinu Nishimura
- HP
- 330
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Beatdown
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy). -
G-Max One Blow
[Fighting, Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 270
Discard all Energy from this Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (67.5 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Single-strike-urshifu from Battle Styles (Rare Rainbow) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kinu Nishimura.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors. Premium rarities like this typically see stronger price retention during market fluctuations.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Single-strike-urshifu 168 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Single-strike-urshifu's Beatdown deals 100 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 330 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles #168 ← Current | 330 | 2 attacks | Rare Rainbow | $33.11 |
�📦 Battle Styles Set Context
This Single-strike-urshifu is part of the Battle Styles expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021. As a Rare Rainbow card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kinu Nishimura, 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 Single-strike-urshifu card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Rainbow cards from Battle Styles are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kinu Nishimura resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Single-strike-urshifu 168 was released in 2021 in the Battle Styles expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kinu Nishimura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Rainbow card, this Single-strike-urshifu is among the premium chase cards from Battle Styles. Rainbow Rare cards feature the distinctive rainbow foil pattern that has become iconic in modern Pokémon TCG. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Battle Styles represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Single-strike-urshifu with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Single-strike-urshifu card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Single-strike-urshifu works best in Fighting type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.