Tyranitar – Fates Collide (#56)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tyranitar (#56) is a Rare Holo card from XY - Fates Collide released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Satoshi Shirai and the Dark Mountain attack (150+ damage), Discard the top 2 cards of your deck. This attack does 50 more damage for each Supporter card discarded in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.47, Cardmarket average sale is €1.02, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.47
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.85
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Fates Collide
- Card Number
- 56
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Satoshi Shirai
- HP
- 160
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Raging Roar
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may attach 1 Darkness Energy from your discard pile to this Pokémon for each Prize card your opponent has taken.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Dark Mountain
[Darkness, Darkness, Darkness, Darkness, Darkness]
— 150+
Discard the top 2 cards of your deck. This attack does 50 more damage for each Supporter card discarded in this way.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tyranitar from Fates Collide (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Satoshi Shirai.
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 56 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Tyranitar's Dark Mountain deals 150+ damage for Darkness + Darkness + Darkness + Darkness + Darkness energy. Special effect: Discard the top 2 cards of your deck. This attack does 50 more damage for each Supporter card discar...
Stats Overview: 160 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fates Collide #56 ← Current | 160 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $0.47 |
�📦 Fates Collide Set Context
This Tyranitar is part of the Fates Collide expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Satoshi Shirai, 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 Holo cards from Fates Collide are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Satoshi Shirai 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: Tyranitar 56 was released in 2016 in the Fates Collide 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 Satoshi Shirai. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Fates Collide 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 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 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.