Skuntank – Silver Tempest (#108)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Skuntank (#108) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest released in 2022. It showcases artwork by MUGENUP and the Pursuit Blast attack, This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If that Pokémon retreated from the Active Spot during your opponent's last turn, this attack does 120 damage instead. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.72, Cardmarket average sale is €0.64, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.72
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.71
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Card Number
- 108
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 MUGENUP
- HP
- 210
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Pursuit Blast
[Colorless, Colorless]
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If that Pokémon retreated from the Active Spot during your opponent's last turn, this attack does 120 damage instead. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Shrieking Poison
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 90
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Skuntank from Silver Tempest (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator MUGENUP.
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 Skuntank 108 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Skuntank's Pursuit Blast for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If that Pokémon retreated from t...
Stats Overview: 210 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Tempest #108 ← Current | 210 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo V | $0.72 |
�📦 Silver Tempest Set Context
This Skuntank is part of the Silver Tempest expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by MUGENUP, 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 Skuntank 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 Holo V cards from Silver Tempest are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by MUGENUP resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Skuntank 108 was released in 2022 in the Silver Tempest 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 MUGENUP. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Silver Tempest represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Skuntank 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 Skuntank 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Skuntank works best in Darkness type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. 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.