Togekiss – Roaring Skies (#45)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Togekiss (#45) is a Rare card from XY - Roaring Skies released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and the Powerful Slap attack (50× damage), Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.63, Cardmarket average sale is €0.70, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.63
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.72
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Roaring Skies
- Card Number
- 45
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ✨ Fairy
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Resistances
- Darkness -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Powerful Slap
[Colorless]
— 50×
Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy). -
Aura Sphere
[Fairy, Fairy, Colorless]
— 70
This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Togekiss from Roaring Skies (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
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 Togekiss 45 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Togekiss's Powerful Slap deals 50× damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage times the number of...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Fairy Type • Weak to Metal ×2 • Resistant to Darkness -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Skies #45 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.63 |
�📦 Roaring Skies Set Context
This Togekiss is part of the Roaring Skies expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, 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 Togekiss 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 Sumiyoshi Kizuki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fairy typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Togekiss 45 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 Sumiyoshi Kizuki. 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: Fairy type Pokémon like Togekiss 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 Togekiss 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 Fairy energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Togekiss works best in Fairy type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.