Tyranitar – HS—Unleashed (#88)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Tyranitar (#88) is a Rare Prime card from HeartGold & SoulSilver - HS—Unleashed released in 2010. It showcases artwork by Wataru Kawahara and the Darkness Howl attack, This attack does 20 damage to each Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) (excluding any Darkness Pokémon). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $86.39, Cardmarket average sale is €28.67, Floor listings start near €1.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $86.39
- Cardmarket trend price: €35.98
- Recent low listing: €1.50
Card Details
- Set
- HS—Unleashed
- Card Number
- 88
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Prime
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Wataru Kawahara
- HP
- 160
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Darkness Howl
[Darkness]
This attack does 20 damage to each Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) (excluding any Darkness Pokémon). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Power Claw
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
This attack's damage isn't affected by Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon. -
Megaton Tail
[Darkness, Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120
Discard the top 3 cards of your deck.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Tyranitar from HS—Unleashed (Rare Prime) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2010, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Wataru Kawahara.
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 88 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Tyranitar's Darkness Howl for Darkness energy. Special effect: This attack does 20 damage to each Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) (excluding any D...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS—Unleashed #88 ← Current | 160 | 3 attacks | Rare Prime | $86.39 |
�📦 HS—Unleashed Set Context
This Tyranitar is part of the HS—Unleashed expansion , released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series in 2010.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Wataru Kawahara, 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 Prime cards from HS—Unleashed are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Wataru Kawahara 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 HS—Unleashed
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Tyranitar 88 was released in 2010 in the HS—Unleashed expansion. This set is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Wataru Kawahara. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: HS—Unleashed 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.