Wishiwashi – Guardians Rising (#38)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Wishiwashi (#38) is a Rare Holo Gx card from Sun & Moon - Guardians Rising released in 2017. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Water Gun attack (20 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $1.81, Cardmarket average sale is €1.86, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.81
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.14
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- Guardians Rising
- Card Number
- 38
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Gx
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 210
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
- Water Gun [Water] — 20
-
Torrential Vortex
[Water, Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120
Discard a Special Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon. -
Blue Surge-GX
[Water, Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 220
Move all Energy from this Pokémon to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (44.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Wishiwashi from Guardians Rising (Rare Holo Gx) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
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 Wishiwashi 38 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Wishiwashi's Water Gun deals 20 damage for Water energy.
Stats Overview: 210 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Wishiwashi Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians Rising #38 ← Current | 210 | 3 attacks | Rare Holo Gx | $1.81 |
�📦 Guardians Rising Set Context
This Wishiwashi is part of the Guardians Rising expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, 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 Wishiwashi 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 Gx cards from Guardians Rising are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Wishiwashi 38 was released in 2017 in the Guardians Rising 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 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Guardians Rising represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Wishiwashi with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Wishiwashi 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Wishiwashi works best in Water type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.