01Card Stats

Basic ex

HP 160

TypeDragon

RarityUltra Rare

IllustratorUnknown

Retreat●

SetSurging Sparks

Released2024

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Ultra Rare
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$1.96 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Tatsugiri — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #978).
Required for any complete Tatsugiri master set across eras.
Collectors of the Surging Sparks set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Basic ex Tatsugiri with 160 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Surprise Pump Cost: Fire + Water · 100 damage

This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Cinnabar Lure Cost: Fire + Water + Darkness

Look at the top 10 cards of your deck. You may put any number of Pokémon you find there onto your Bench. Shuffle the other cards back into your deck.

Retreat cost: 1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern ultra/secret rare; PSA 10 populations are moderate and grading is common for higher-value pulls.

Holo scratching and centering are the usual downgrade culprits; graded gem-mint copies trade above raw.

Other graders: CGC and BGS both grade modern ultra-rares; PSA leads on resale liquidity.

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