Talonflame – Vivid Voltage (#168)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Talonflame (#168) is a Rare Ultra card from Sword & Shield - Vivid Voltage released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Eske Yoshinob and the Fast Flight attack, If you go first, you can use this attack during your first turn. Discard your hand and draw 6 cards.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.27, Cardmarket average sale is €3.49, Floor listings start near €1.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.27
- Cardmarket trend price: €5.50
- Recent low listing: €1.50
Card Details
- Set
- Vivid Voltage
- Card Number
- 168
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Ultra
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 190
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
Attacks & Strategy
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Fast Flight
[Colorless]
If you go first, you can use this attack during your first turn. Discard your hand and draw 6 cards. -
Bright Wing
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 160
Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (53.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Talonflame from Vivid Voltage (Rare Ultra) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Eske Yoshinob.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Talonflame 168 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Talonflame's Fast Flight for Colorless energy. Special effect: If you go first, you can use this attack during your first turn. Discard your hand and draw 6 cards.
Stats Overview: 190 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivid Voltage #168 ← Current | 190 | 2 attacks | Rare Ultra | $3.27 |
�📦 Vivid Voltage Set Context
This Talonflame is part of the Vivid Voltage expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020. As a Rare Ultra card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Eske Yoshinob, 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: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Ultra cards from Vivid Voltage are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Eske Yoshinob 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 168 was released in 2020 in the Vivid Voltage expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Eske Yoshinob. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Ultra card, this Talonflame is among the premium chase cards from Vivid Voltage. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Vivid Voltage represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
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
- Magnetic holders recommended
- 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.