Sylveon – Surging Sparks (#86)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Sylveon (#86) is a Double Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks released in 2024. It features the Magical Charm attack (160 damage), During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon do 100 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.88, Cardmarket average sale is €1.62, Floor listings start near €0.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.88
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.34
- Recent low listing: €0.90
Card Details
- Set
- Surging Sparks
- Card Number
- 86
- Rarity
- ✨ Double Rare
- HP
- 270
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Magical Charm
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 160
During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon do 100 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (53.3 per energy). -
Angelite
[Water, Lightning, Psychic]
Choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. Shuffle those Pokémon and all attached cards into your opponent's deck. If 1 of your Pokémon used Angelite during your last turn, this attack can't be used.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Sylveon from Surging Sparks (Double Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card showcases quality artwork.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Sylveon 86 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Sylveon's Magical Charm deals 160 damage for Psychic + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon do 100 less damage (before a...
Stats Overview: 270 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Metal ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surging Sparks #86 ← Current | 270 | 2 attacks | Double Rare | $2.88 |
�📦 Surging Sparks Set Context
This Sylveon is part of the Surging Sparks expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Sylveon 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
- Double Rare cards from Surging Sparks are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Sylveon 86 was released in 2024 in the Surging Sparks expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Surging Sparks is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Sylveon with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Sylveon 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: Sylveon works best in Psychic type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.