Yanmega – Destined Rivals (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Yanmega (#3) is a Double Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Destined Rivals released in 2025. It showcases artwork by takuyoa and the Jet Cyclone attack (210 damage), Move 3 Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.64, Cardmarket average sale is €0.76, Floor listings start near €0.09.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.64
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.83
- Recent low listing: €0.09
Card Details
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Double Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 takuyoa
- HP
- 280
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation I ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Buzzing Boost
Once during your turn, when this Pokémon moves from your Bench to the Active Spot, you may search your deck for up to 3 Basic Grass Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Jet Cyclone
[Grass, Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 210
Move 3 Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (52.5 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Yanmega from Destined Rivals (Double Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator takuyoa.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Yanmega 3 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark I, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Yanmega's Jet Cyclone deals 210 damage for Grass + Grass + Grass + Colorless energy. Special effect: Move 3 Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 280 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destined Rivals #3 ← Current | 280 | 1 attack | Double Rare | $0.64 |
�📦 Destined Rivals Set Context
This Yanmega is part of the Destined Rivals expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by takuyoa, 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 Yanmega 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
- Double Rare cards from Destined Rivals are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by takuyoa 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: Yanmega 3 was released in 2025 in the Destined Rivals expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by takuyoa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Destined Rivals is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Yanmega with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Yanmega 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: Yanmega works best in Grass type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.