Victreebel – Legends Awakened (#44)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Victreebel (#44) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Legends Awakened released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Burning Scent attack, The Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Poisoned. Before applying these effects, you may switch 1 of the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.72, Cardmarket average sale is €1.24, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.72
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.87
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Legends Awakened
- Card Number
- 44
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire +30
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Burning Scent
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Poisoned. Before applying these effects, you may switch 1 of the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Poisoned.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Energy Dissolve
[Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 60
Discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon at the end of your opponent's next turn.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Victreebel from Legends Awakened (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Victreebel 44 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Victreebel's Burning Scent . Special effect: The Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Poisoned. Before applying these effects, you may switch 1 of...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire +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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Awakened #44 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.72 |
�📦 Legends Awakened Set Context
This Victreebel is part of the Legends Awakened expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 Victreebel 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 Legends Awakened are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Victreebel 44 was released in 2008 in the Legends Awakened expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legends Awakened is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Victreebel 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 Victreebel 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Victreebel works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.