Victini – Battle Styles (#144)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Victini (#144) is a Rare Ultra card from Sword & Shield - Battle Styles released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Saki Hayashiro and the V Bullet attack (10+ damage), If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon V, this attack does 50 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.65, Cardmarket average sale is €4.87, Floor listings start near €2.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.65
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.87
- Recent low listing: €2.50
Card Details
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Card Number
- 144
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Ultra
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Saki Hayashiro
- HP
- 190
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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V Bullet
[Fire]
— 10+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon V, this attack does 50 more damage. -
Flare Shot
[Fire, Colorless]
— 120
Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (60.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Victini from Battle Styles (Rare Ultra) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Saki Hayashiro.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Victini 144 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Victini's V Bullet deals 10+ damage for Fire energy. Special effect: If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon V, this attack does 50 more damage.
Stats Overview: 190 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.
� Compare Victini Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles #144 ← Current | 190 | 2 attacks | Rare Ultra | $4.65 |
�📦 Battle Styles Set Context
This Victini is part of the Battle Styles expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021. As a Rare Ultra card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Saki Hayashiro, 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 Victini card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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 Ultra cards from Battle Styles are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Saki Hayashiro 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Victini 144 was released in 2021 in the Battle Styles expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Saki Hayashiro. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Rare Ultra card, this Victini is among the premium chase cards from Battle Styles. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Battle Styles represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Victini with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Victini card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- 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: Victini works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.