Toxicroak – Sword & Shield (#124)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Toxicroak (#124) is a Rare Holo card from Sword & Shield - Sword & Shield released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Ryuta Fuse and the Poison Claws attack (70 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.70, Cardmarket average sale is €0.87, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.70
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.78
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Card Number
- 124
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryuta Fuse
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
More Poison
Put 2 more damage counters on your opponent's Poisoned Pokémon during Pokémon Checkup.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Poison Claws
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 70
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Toxicroak from Sword & Shield (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryuta Fuse.
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.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Toxicroak 124 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Toxicroak's Poison Claws deals 70 damage for Darkness + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword & Shield #124 ← Current | 110 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $0.70 |
�📦 Sword & Shield Set Context
This Toxicroak is part of the Sword & Shield expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryuta Fuse, 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 Toxicroak 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 cards from Sword & Shield are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryuta Fuse resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Toxicroak 124 was released in 2020 in the Sword & Shield expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ryuta Fuse. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Sword & Shield represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Toxicroak have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Toxicroak 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Toxicroak works best in Darkness type decks.