Slowking – Burning Shadows (#48)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Slowking (#48) is a Rare card from Sun & Moon - Burning Shadows released in 2017. It showcases artwork by Eri Yamaki and the Drift Ashore attack, Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.37, Cardmarket average sale is €0.23, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.37
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.21
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Burning Shadows
- Card Number
- 48
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Eri Yamaki
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Drift Ashore
[Psychic]
Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. -
Unarmed
[Psychic, Psychic, Psychic]
— 110
If you have no cards in your hand, ignore all Energy in this attack's cost.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (36.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Slowking from Burning Shadows (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Eri Yamaki.
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 Slowking 48 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Slowking's Drift Ashore for Psychic energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Psychic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Shadows #48 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.37 |
�📦 Burning Shadows Set Context
This Slowking is part of the Burning Shadows expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Eri Yamaki, 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 Slowking 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 Burning Shadows are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Eri Yamaki 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: Slowking 48 was released in 2017 in the Burning Shadows expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Eri Yamaki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Burning Shadows represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Slowking 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 Slowking 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: Slowking works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.