Xatu – Dragon Frontiers (#25)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Xatu (#25) is a Rare card from EX - Dragon Frontiers released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Confuse Ray attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.69, Cardmarket average sale is €1.28, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.69
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.24
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Card Number
- 25
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Extra Feather
Each of your Stage 2 Pokémon-ex does 10 more damage to the Defending Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Confuse Ray
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Xatu from Dragon Frontiers (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, 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 Xatu 25 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Xatu's Confuse Ray deals 20 damage for Darkness + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Xatu Cards
Looking for other Xatu cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Frontiers #25 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Rare | $1.69 |
�📦 Dragon Frontiers Set Context
This Xatu is part of the Dragon Frontiers expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
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 Xatu 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 Dragon Frontiers 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.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Xatu 25 was released in 2006 in the Dragon Frontiers expansion. This set is part of the EX 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: Dragon Frontiers is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Xatu have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Xatu 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Xatu works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.