Virizion – Shining Legends (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Virizion (#8) is a Rare Holo card from Sun & Moon - Shining Legends released in 2017. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Wrapped in Wind attack (30 damage), You may attach a basic Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.30, Cardmarket average sale is €0.22, Floor listings start near €0.04.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.30
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.17
- Recent low listing: €0.04
Card Details
- Set
- Shining Legends
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Wrapped in Wind
[Grass]
— 30
You may attach a basic Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon. -
Pike
[Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 90
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Virizion from Shining Legends (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
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 Virizion 8 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Virizion's Wrapped in Wind deals 30 damage for Grass energy. Special effect: You may attach a basic Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Legends #8 ← Current | 110 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $0.30 |
�📦 Shining Legends Set Context
This Virizion is part of the Shining Legends expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, 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 Virizion 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 Shining Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo 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: Virizion 8 was released in 2017 in the Shining Legends expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Shining Legends represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Virizion with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Virizion 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: Virizion works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.