Wormadam – Fates Collide (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Wormadam (#3) is an Uncommon card from XY - Fates Collide released in 2016. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Solar Ray attack (20 damage), Heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.16, Cardmarket average sale is €0.08, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.13
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Fates Collide
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Solar Ray
[Grass]
— 20
Heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon. -
Leaf Cutter
[Grass, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Wormadam from Fates Collide (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
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 Wormadam 3 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Wormadam's Solar Ray deals 20 damage for Grass energy. Special effect: Heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 120 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.
� Compare Wormadam Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fates Collide #3 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.16 |
�📦 Fates Collide Set Context
This Wormadam is part of the Fates Collide expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
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 Wormadam 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
- Uncommon cards from Fates Collide 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: Wormadam 3 was released in 2016 in the Fates Collide expansion. This set is part of the XY 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: Fates Collide 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 Wormadam 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 Wormadam 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: Wormadam works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.