Tauros – Crystal Guardians (#12)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tauros (#12) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Crystal Guardians released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Call for Family attack, Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $6.32, Cardmarket average sale is €8.40, Floor listings start near €1.80.
- TCGplayer market price: $6.32
- Cardmarket trend price: €7.29
- Recent low listing: €1.80
Card Details
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Card Number
- 12
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Crush Chance
Once during your turn, when you put Tauros from your hand onto your Bench, you may discard a Stadium card in play.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Call for Family
[Colorless]
Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. - Horn Attack [Colorless, Colorless] — 20
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tauros from Crystal Guardians (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
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 Tauros 12 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Tauros's Call for Family for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Guardians #12 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $6.32 |
�📦 Crystal Guardians Set Context
This Tauros is part of the Crystal Guardians expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, 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 Tauros 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 Holo cards from Crystal Guardians are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Tauros 12 was released in 2006 in the Crystal Guardians 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 Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Crystal Guardians is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Tauros 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 Tauros 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Tauros works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.