Pokémon TCG: Ludicolo #081 PSA 9 - Japanese
Ludicolo 081/080 AR PSA 9 Japanese Pokémon card – M2: Inferno X
Here you get a professionally graded single card: Ludicolo AR 081/080 from the Japanese Pokémon TCG expansion M2: Inferno X. The card is graded PSA 9 and comes in a PSA slab, ensuring both authenticity and protection. This is a modern Japanese Pokémon card with Art Rare status, combining collector appeal and high-level playability.
PSA 9 grading and protection
The card has been professionally graded by PSA and received a grade of 9, which means it is in near-mint to mint condition with only minimal signs of handling. The PSA slab is tamper-evident and effectively protects the card from damage and tampering. For collectors, this grading is a guarantee of authenticity and quality, making it an attractive choice among Graded cards.
Art Rare design and illustration
Ludicolo 081/080 is an Art Rare (AR) card, which means it features a full-illustration foil design focused on artistic expression. This type of card is especially sought after by collectors for its detailed artwork and modern holo effect that covers the entire image area. Ludicolo AR from M2: Inferno X is known for its colorful and festive illustration, highlighting the Pokémon's characteristic Hoenn expression.
Gameplay mechanics and strategy
- Type: Grass (Stage 2 – evolves from Lombre)
- HP: 160
- Ability: Excited Heal – heal 60 damage from one of your Pokémon once per turn, if you have a Grass Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in play
- Attack: Lunge Out – 120 damage for [Grass][Colorless]
- Weakness: Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost: 2
The Ability Excited Heal makes the card particularly relevant in Grass/Mega Evolution ex strategies, where healing can be decisive in longer matches. This makes Ludicolo AR interesting both for collectors and for players who want to optimize their deck with modern Japanese cards.
Collector appeal and Japanese edition
As a modern Japanese AR card from the 2025 release M2: Inferno X, Ludicolo 081/080 has strong appeal for those who collect Pokémon cards with unique illustrations and documented condition. The combination of Art Rare status, PSA 9 grading and Japanese originality makes this single card a strong addition to any collection or an exciting choice for play.
