Sizzlipede – Champion's Path (#9)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Sizzlipede (#9) is a Common card from Sword & Shield - Champion's Path released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Akira Komayama and the Bite attack (10 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.06, Cardmarket average sale is €0.06, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.06
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.04
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Champion's Path
- Card Number
- 9
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Akira Komayama
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Centiskorch
Attacks & Strategy
- Bite [Colorless] — 10
- Combustion [Fire, Colorless, Colorless] — 50
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sizzlipede from Champion's Path (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Akira Komayama.
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.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Sizzlipede 9 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Sizzlipede's Bite deals 10 damage for Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Sizzlipede Cards
Looking for other Sizzlipede cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
Champion's Path #9 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.06 |
�📦 Champion's Path Set Context
This Sizzlipede is part of the Champion's Path expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Akira Komayama, 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 Sizzlipede 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 Champion's Path are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Akira Komayama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Sizzlipede 9 was released in 2020 in the Champion's Path 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 Akira Komayama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Champion's Path represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Sizzlipede 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 Sizzlipede 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Sizzlipede works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.