Skuntank – Stormfront (#26)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Skuntank (#26) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Stormfront released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Poison Claws attack (20 damage), The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.57, Cardmarket average sale is €0.27, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.57
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.37
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Stormfront
- Card Number
- 26
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +20
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Evolutionary Gas
Once during your turn (before your attack), when you play Skuntank from your hand to evolve 1 of your Active Pokémon, you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. If that Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, that attack does nothing.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Poison Claws
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. -
Plunder
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
Before doing damage, discard all Trainer cards attached to the Defending Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Skuntank from Stormfront (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Skuntank 26 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Skuntank's Poison Claws deals 20 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting +20 • Resistant to Psychic -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormfront #26 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.57 |
�📦 Stormfront Set Context
This Skuntank is part of the Stormfront expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 cards from Stormfront are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou 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.
More from Stormfront
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Skuntank 26 was released in 2008 in the Stormfront expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Stormfront is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Skuntank with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.