Zubat – Battle Styles (#89)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Zubat (#89) is a Common card from Sword & Shield - Battle Styles released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Asako Ito and the Hide in Shadows attack, Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.15, Cardmarket average sale is €0.07, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.15
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.08
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Card Number
- 89
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Asako Ito
- HP
- 50
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Golbat
Attacks & Strategy
-
Hide in Shadows
[Colorless]
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. - Speed Dive [Colorless, Colorless] — 20
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Zubat from Battle Styles (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Asako Ito.
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 Zubat 89 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Zubat's Hide in Shadows for Colorless energy. Special effect: Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 50 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Zubat Cards
Looking for other Zubat cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Styles #89 ← Current | 50 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.15 |
�📦 Battle Styles Set Context
This Zubat is part of the Battle Styles expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Asako Ito, 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 Zubat 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
- Common cards from Battle Styles are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Asako Ito 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: Zubat 89 was released in 2021 in the Battle Styles 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 Asako Ito. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Battle Styles represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Zubat with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Zubat 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: Zubat works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.