Sunny-castform – Hidden Legends (#26)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sunny-castform (#26) is a Rare card from EX - Hidden Legends released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and the Sunshine attack, Search your discard pile for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.34, Cardmarket average sale is €0.83, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.34
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.68
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Card Number
- 26
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Temperamental Weather
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for Castform, Rain Castform, or Snow-cloud Castform and switch it with Sunny Castform. (Any cards attached to Sunny Castform, damage counters, Special Conditions, and effects on it are now on the new Pokémon.) Shuffle Sunny Castform back into your deck. You can't use more than 1 Temperamental Weather Poké-Power each turn.
Attacks & Strategy
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Sunshine
[Fire]
Search your discard pile for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. -
Sunburn
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
If High Pressure System is in play, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sunny-castform from Hidden Legends (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
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 Sunny-castform 26 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Sunny-castform's Sunshine for Fire energy. Special effect: Search your discard pile for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Legends #26 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.34 |
�📦 Hidden Legends Set Context
This Sunny-castform is part of the Hidden Legends expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, 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 Sunny-castform 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 Hidden Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Sumiyoshi Kizuki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Sunny-castform 26 was released in 2004 in the Hidden Legends expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Hidden Legends is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Sunny-castform 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 Sunny-castform 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Sunny-castform works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.