Thundurus – Furious Fists (#33)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Thundurus (#33) is a Rare card from XY - Furious Fists released in 2014. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Raging Thunder Punch attack (30+ damage), If your opponent's Active Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 30 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.30, Cardmarket average sale is €0.29, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.30
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.37
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Furious Fists
- Card Number
- 33
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Raging Thunder Punch
[Lightning, Colorless]
— 30+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 30 more damage. -
Lightning Slam
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 100
This Pokémon can't use Lightning Slam during your next turn.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Thundurus from Furious Fists (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2014, 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 Thundurus 33 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Thundurus's Raging Thunder Punch deals 30+ damage for Lightning + Colorless energy. Special effect: If your opponent's Active Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 30 more d...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -20
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Furious Fists #33 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.30 |
�📦 Furious Fists Set Context
This Thundurus is part of the Furious Fists expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2014.
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 Thundurus 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 Furious Fists 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.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Thundurus 33 was released in 2014 in the Furious Fists 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 Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Furious Fists is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Thundurus 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 Thundurus 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Thundurus works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.