Toxapex – Guardians Rising (#154)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Toxapex (#154) is a Rare Rainbow card from Sun & Moon - Guardians Rising released in 2017. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Spike Cannon attack (30× damage), Flip 4 coins. This attack does 30 damage for each heads.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.12, Cardmarket average sale is €11.46, Floor listings start near €2.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.12
- Cardmarket trend price: €9.94
- Recent low listing: €2.50
Card Details
- Set
- Guardians Rising
- Card Number
- 154
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Rainbow
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 210
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Spike Cannon
[Psychic]
— 30×
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 30 damage for each heads. -
Super Intense Poison
[Psychic, Psychic, Psychic]
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned. Put 10 damage counters instead of 1 on that Pokémon between turns. -
Total Shelter-GX
[Psychic, Psychic, Psychic]
— 150
Prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Toxapex from Guardians Rising (Rare Rainbow) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors. Premium rarities like this typically see stronger price retention during market fluctuations.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Toxapex 154 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Toxapex's Spike Cannon deals 30× damage for Psychic energy. Special effect: Flip 4 coins. This attack does 30 damage for each heads.
Stats Overview: 210 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians Rising #154 ← Current | 210 | 3 attacks | Rare Rainbow | $7.12 |
�📦 Guardians Rising Set Context
This Toxapex is part of the Guardians Rising expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017. As a Rare Rainbow card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, 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 Toxapex card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Rainbow cards from Guardians Rising are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Toxapex 154 was released in 2017 in the Guardians Rising expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Rainbow card, this Toxapex is among the premium chase cards from Guardians Rising. Rainbow Rare cards feature the distinctive rainbow foil pattern that has become iconic in modern Pokémon TCG. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Guardians Rising represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Toxapex with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Toxapex card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Toxapex works best in Psychic type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.