Tympole – Dark Explorers (#31)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tympole (#31) is a Common card from Black & White - Dark Explorers released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Spiral Drain attack (20 damage), Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.21, Cardmarket average sale is €0.10, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.21
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.09
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Card Number
- 31
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Palpitoad
Attacks & Strategy
-
Spiral Drain
[Water, Colorless]
— 20
Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tympole from Dark Explorers (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Tympole 31 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Tympole's Spiral Drain deals 20 damage for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Water Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Tympole Cards
Looking for other Tympole cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Explorers #31 ← Current | 60 | 1 attack | Common | $0.21 |
�📦 Dark Explorers Set Context
This Tympole is part of the Dark Explorers expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2012.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Tympole 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
- Common cards from Dark Explorers are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Tympole 31 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 Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. 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: Water type Pokémon like Tympole 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 Tympole 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Tympole works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.