Talonflame – Roaring Skies (#15)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Talonflame (#15) is a Rare card from XY - Roaring Skies released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Grand Loop attack, Draw 3 cards. You may switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.35, Cardmarket average sale is €0.22, Floor listings start near €0.03.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.35
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.24
- Recent low listing: €0.03
Card Details
- Set
- Roaring Skies
- Card Number
- 15
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
Attacks & Strategy
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Grand Loop
[Colorless]
Draw 3 cards. You may switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. -
Brave Bird
[Fire, Colorless]
— 90
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (45.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Talonflame from Roaring Skies (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
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 Talonflame 15 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Talonflame's Grand Loop for Colorless energy. Special effect: Draw 3 cards. You may switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 130 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 |
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Roaring Skies #15 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.35 |
�📦 Roaring Skies Set Context
This Talonflame is part of the Roaring Skies expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, 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 Talonflame 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 Roaring Skies are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda 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: Talonflame 15 was released in 2015 in the Roaring Skies expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Roaring Skies 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 Talonflame with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Talonflame 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: Talonflame works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.