Tyranitar – Aquapolis (#40)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tyranitar (#40) is a Rare card from E-Card - Aquapolis released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Naoyo Kimura and the Destructive Roar attack, Flip a coin. If heads, discard 1 Energy card attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $73.96, Cardmarket average sale is €17.70, Floor listings start near €5.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $73.96
- Cardmarket trend price: €21.41
- Recent low listing: €5.00
Card Details
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Card Number
- 40
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Destructive Roar
[Darkness]
Flip a coin. If heads, discard 1 Energy card attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. - Tail Slap [Darkness, Colorless, Colorless] — 30
-
Gigacrush
[Darkness, Darkness, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
Each player discards the top 3 cards from his or her deck.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tyranitar from Aquapolis (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Naoyo Kimura.
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 Tyranitar 40 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Tyranitar's Destructive Roar for Darkness energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, discard 1 Energy card attached to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquapolis #40 ← Current | 120 | 3 attacks | Rare | $73.96 |
�📦 Aquapolis Set Context
This Tyranitar is part of the Aquapolis expansion , released as part of the E-Card series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Naoyo Kimura, 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 Tyranitar 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 cards from Aquapolis are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Naoyo Kimura 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.
More from Aquapolis
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Tyranitar 40 was released in 2003 in the Aquapolis expansion. This set is part of the E-Card series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Naoyo Kimura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Aquapolis is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Tyranitar with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Tyranitar 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: Tyranitar works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.