Sunkern – Neo Genesis (#78)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sunkern (#78) is a Common card from Neo - Neo Genesis released in 2000. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Growth attack, Flip a coin. If heads, you may attach up to 2 Grass Energy cards from your hand to Sunkern.. Cardmarket average sale is €0.42, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.47
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Card Number
- 78
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 40
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Sunflora
Attacks & Strategy
-
Growth
[Grass]
Flip a coin. If heads, you may attach up to 2 Grass Energy cards from your hand to Sunkern. -
Mega Drain
[Grass, Grass, Grass]
— 30
Remove a number of damage counters from Sunkern equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10). If Sunkern has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sunkern from Neo Genesis (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2000, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.
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 Sunkern 78 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Sunkern's Growth for Grass energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, you may attach up to 2 Grass Energy cards from your hand to Sunkern.
Stats Overview: 40 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Sunkern Cards
Looking for other Sunkern cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Genesis #78 ← Current | 40 | 2 attacks | Common | N/A |
�📦 Neo Genesis Set Context
This Sunkern is part of the Neo Genesis expansion , released as part of the Neo series in 2000.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, 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 Sunkern 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 Neo Genesis are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno 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: Sunkern 78 was released in 2000 in the Neo Genesis expansion. This set is part of the Neo series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kagemaru Himeno. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Neo Genesis 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 Sunkern 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 Sunkern 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: Sunkern works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.