Pokémon TCG: Ludicolo #081 PSA 9 - Japanese

About Ludicolo 081/080 AR from M2: Inferno X – PSA 9 Japanese Pokémon card

For dedicated collectors of Japanese Pokémon cards, Ludicolo 081/080 AR from M2: Inferno X is an obvious choice. This card is an official PSA 9-graded specimen, which means it has been evaluated and sealed by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) in a protective slab. Here you get an authentic Japanese Art Rare card from the 2025 expansion M2: Inferno X, created with a focus on both quality and visual appeal.

PSA 9 grading and collector quality

PSA 9 denotes a card in Near Mint/Mint condition, where only minimal, nearly invisible flaws are acceptable. The grading process includes a thorough assessment of the card's corners, edges, surface, and centering. When a card like Ludicolo 081/080 AR achieves this grade, it is both authenticated and quality-stamped—an important factor for serious collectors. Encapsulation in a PSA slab permanently protects the card and makes it unsuitable for play, while ensuring authenticity and preserving condition and value over time.

Art Rare design and illustration

Ludicolo 081/080 AR is part of the Art Rare (AR) series, known for its full-art, foil-treated illustrations. This particular variant from M2: Inferno X showcases Ludicolo in an artistic, highly detailed design, making the card a visual highlight in any collection. AR cards are popular among collectors because they combine Pokémon universe characters with unique artistic expressions not found on regular cards.

Card facts and technical details

• Card name: Ludicolo (ルンパッパ)
• Card number: 081/080 AR
• Set: M2: Inferno X (2025, Japanese edition)
• Type: Grass (Plant)
• Stage: 2 (evolves from Lotad and Lombre)
• HP: 160
• Ability: Excited Heal – heals 60 damage from one of your Pokémon if you have a Grass Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in play
• Attack: Lunge Out – 120 damage (Grass + Colorless)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Language: Japanese
• Format: Single card, encapsulated in a PSA slab

Why choose a Japanese graded Pokémon card?

Japanese Pokémon cards are known for their print quality and early access to new expansions. With an official PSA 9-grading you get assurance of both authenticity and condition, making the card a strong collector's item. Ludicolo 081/080 AR is not only a piece of Pokémon history but also an example of modern Japanese TCG art and collector culture. If you want to explore more similar cards, you can see our selection of graded cards.