Tornadus – Dark Explorers (#90)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tornadus (#90) is a Rare Holo Ex card from Black & White - Dark Explorers released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Shizurow and the Blow Through attack (30+ damage), If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 30 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $8.15, Cardmarket average sale is €2.98, Floor listings start near €1.48.
- TCGplayer market price: $8.15
- Cardmarket trend price: €5.72
- Recent low listing: €1.48
Card Details
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Card Number
- 90
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shizurow
- HP
- 170
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Blow Through
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 30+
If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 30 more damage. -
Power Blast
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
Flip a coin. If tails, discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tornadus from Dark Explorers (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shizurow.
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 Tornadus 90 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Tornadus's Blow Through deals 30+ damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 30 more damage.
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Explorers #90 ← Current | 170 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Ex | $8.15 |
�📦 Dark Explorers Set Context
This Tornadus is part of the Dark Explorers expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2012.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shizurow, 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 Tornadus 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 Ex cards from Dark Explorers are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shizurow 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: Tornadus 90 was released in 2012 in the Dark Explorers expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shizurow. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Dark Explorers 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 Tornadus 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 Tornadus 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: Tornadus works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.