Typhlosion – BREAKthrough (#20)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Typhlosion (#20) is a Rare Holo card from XY - BREAKthrough released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Megumi Mizutani and the Massive Eruption attack (80× damage), Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. This attack does 80 damage times the number of Energy cards you discarded.. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.96, Cardmarket average sale is €3.36, Floor listings start near €1.35.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.96
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.54
- Recent low listing: €1.35
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Card Number
- 20
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Megumi Mizutani
- HP
- 150
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Massive Eruption
[Fire]
— 80×
Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. This attack does 80 damage times the number of Energy cards you discarded.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (80.0 per energy). -
Flare Destroy
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 130
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon. Then, discard an Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (43.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Typhlosion from BREAKthrough (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Megumi Mizutani.
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 Typhlosion 20 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Typhlosion's Massive Eruption deals 80× damage for Fire energy. Special effect: Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. This attack does 80 damage times the number of Energy cards yo...
Stats Overview: 150 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKthrough #20 ← Current | 150 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $3.96 |
�📦 BREAKthrough Set Context
This Typhlosion is part of the BREAKthrough expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Megumi Mizutani, 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 Typhlosion 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 BREAKthrough are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Megumi Mizutani resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from BREAKthrough
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Typhlosion 20 was released in 2015 in the BREAKthrough 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 Megumi Mizutani. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKthrough is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Typhlosion 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 Typhlosion 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Typhlosion works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.