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Sableye

Card 23/107

EX-era (2005) Deoxys Sableye — mid-era darkness-type print.

DeoxysSet
2005Released
RareRarity
Aya KusubeIllustrator

01Card Stats

Basic
HP 60
TypeDarkness
RarityRare
IllustratorAya Kusube
Retreat
SetDeoxys
Released2005

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
Rare
Foiling
Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
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

Non HoloLow raw value; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$201 raw · PSA 10 ~$13,100 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • The Darkness Pokemon — a Ghost/Dark-type with no weaknesses in the games.
  • Required for any complete Sableye master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Deoxys set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Basic Sableye with 60 HP; top attack around 10 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Night Vision

Once during your turn (before your attack), if Sableye is your Active Pokémon, you may look at your opponent's hand. This power can't be used if Sableye is affected by a Special Condition.

Slash Cost: Colorless · 10 damage

Limitation Cost: Darkness

Your opponent can't play any Supporter Cards from his or her hand during your opponent's next turn.

Resistance
Colorless -30
Retreat cost
1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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