Slowpoke – Legendary Collection (#93)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Slowpoke (#93) is a Common card from Other - Legendary Collection released in 2002. It showcases artwork by Miki Tanaka and the Spacing Out attack, Flip a coin. If heads, remove a damage counter from Slowpoke. This attack can't be used if Slowpoke has no damage counters on it.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.98, Cardmarket average sale is €0.39, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.98
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.51
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Legendary Collection
- Card Number
- 93
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 50
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Spacing Out
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, remove a damage counter from Slowpoke. This attack can't be used if Slowpoke has no damage counters on it. -
Scavenge
[Psychic, Psychic]
Discard 1 Psychic Energy card attached to Slowpoke in order to use this attack. Put a Trainer card from your discard pile into your hand.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Slowpoke from Legendary Collection (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2002, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Miki Tanaka.
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 Slowpoke 93 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Slowpoke's Spacing Out for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, remove a damage counter from Slowpoke. This attack can't be used if Slowpoke ...
Stats Overview: 50 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 |
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Legendary Collection #93 ← Current | 50 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.98 |
�📦 Legendary Collection Set Context
This Slowpoke is part of the Legendary Collection expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2002.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Miki Tanaka, 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 Slowpoke 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 Legendary Collection are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Miki Tanaka 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: Slowpoke 93 was released in 2002 in the Legendary Collection expansion. This set is part of the Other series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Miki Tanaka. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legendary Collection is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke 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: Slowpoke works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.