Sunflora – Secret Wonders (#38)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sunflora (#38) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Secret Wonders released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Petal Dance attack (30× damage), Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads. If you get 2 or more heads, Sunflora is now Confused.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.88, Cardmarket average sale is €0.69, Floor listings start near €0.15.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.88
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.51
- Recent low listing: €0.15
Card Details
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Card Number
- 38
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire +20
- Resistances
- Water -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Grass Whistle
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may remove 1 damage counter from each of your Grass Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Grass Whistle Poké-Power each turn. This power can't be used if Sunflora is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Petal Dance
[Grass, Grass]
— 30×
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads. If you get 2 or more heads, Sunflora is now Confused.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sunflora from Secret Wonders (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Sunflora 38 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Sunflora's Petal Dance deals 30× damage for Grass + Grass energy. Special effect: Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads. If you get 2 or more heads, Sunf...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire +20 • Resistant to Water -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Wonders #38 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.88 |
�📦 Secret Wonders Set Context
This Sunflora is part of the Secret Wonders expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Sunflora 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 Secret Wonders are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Sunflora 38 was released in 2007 in the Secret Wonders 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 Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Secret Wonders is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Sunflora have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Sunflora 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Sunflora works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.