Solgaleo – Celebrations (#21)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Solgaleo (#21) is a Rare Holo card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations released in 2021. It showcases artwork by kirisAki and the Solar Geyser attack (100 damage), Attach up to 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.18, Cardmarket average sale is €0.13, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.18
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.16
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations
- Card Number
- 21
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kirisAki
- HP
- 170
- Type
- ⚙️ Metal
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Grass -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Rush In
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is on your Bench, you may switch it with your Active Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Solar Geyser
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
Attach up to 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Solgaleo from Celebrations (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kirisAki.
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 Solgaleo 21 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Solgaleo's Solar Geyser deals 100 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Attach up to 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Metal Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Grass -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations #21 ← Current | 170 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $0.18 |
�📦 Celebrations Set Context
This Solgaleo is part of the Celebrations expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kirisAki, 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 Solgaleo 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 cards from Celebrations are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kirisAki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Celebrations
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Solgaleo 21 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations 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 kirisAki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celebrations represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Metal type Pokémon like Solgaleo have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Solgaleo 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 Metal energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Solgaleo works best in Metal type decks. 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.