Tauros – Platinum (#98)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tauros (#98) is a Common card from Platinum - Platinum released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Show Off attack, Search your deck for a basic Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.41, Cardmarket average sale is €0.14, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.41
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.22
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Platinum
- Card Number
- 98
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +10
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Show Off
Search your deck for a basic Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Take Down
[Colorless]
— 20
Flip a coin. If tails, Tauros does 10 damage to itself.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tauros from Platinum (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 98 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Tauros's Show Off . Special effect: Search your deck for a basic Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuff...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting +10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum #98 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.41 |
�📦 Platinum Set Context
This Tauros is part of the Platinum expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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
- Common cards from Platinum are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Tauros 98 was released in 2009 in the Platinum expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Platinum 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.