Xerneas – Celebrations: Classic Collection (#97)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Xerneas (#97) is a Classic Collection card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations: Classic Collection released in 2021. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Break Through attack (60 damage), This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $3.58.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.58
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations: Classic Collection
- Card Number
- 97
- Rarity
- ✨ Classic Collection
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 170
- Type
- ✨ Fairy
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Resistances
- Darkness -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Break Through
[Fairy, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
X Blast
[Fairy, Fairy, Colorless, Colorless]
— 140
This Pokémon can't use X Blast during your next turn.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (35.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Xerneas from Celebrations: Classic Collection (Classic Collection) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, 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 Xerneas 97 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Xerneas's Break Through deals 60 damage for Fairy + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resist...
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Fairy Type • Weak to Metal ×2 • Resistant to Darkness -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Xerneas Cards
Looking for other Xerneas cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations: Classic Collection #97 ← Current | 170 | 2 attacks | Classic Collection | $3.58 |
�📦 Celebrations: Classic Collection Set Context
This Xerneas is part of the Celebrations: Classic Collection expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
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.
View all chase cards from Celebrations: Classic Collection →
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Xerneas 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
- Classic Collection cards from Celebrations: Classic Collection 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.
- Fairy typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Xerneas 97 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations: Classic Collection expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield 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: Celebrations: Classic Collection represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fairy type Pokémon like Xerneas 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 Xerneas 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 Fairy energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Xerneas works best in Fairy type decks.