Buizel
Buizel is a Common Pokémon TCG printing from Great Encounters (#61). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $4.49 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2008. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Buizel suits collectors working on Great Encounters who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Buizel from Great Encounters?
Buizel is a Pokémon card in Great Encounters numbered 61. It has a flotation sac that is like an inflatable collar. It floats on water with its head out. National Pokédex #418. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Buizel worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $4.49 for Buizel. Low and high spread runs $2.99 to $33.10. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $4.49; Normal: $0.35. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Great Encounters |
|---|---|
| Number | 61 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $4.49 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.02 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $4.49 |
| Normal | $0.35 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 60 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Headbutt | 10 |
| Surf | WaterWater 30 |
| Weakness | Lightning +10 |
How collectible is Buizel?
Buizel is listed as Common in Great Encounters. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Buizel?
Catalog fields: set Great Encounters, rarity Common. Illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Buizel from Great Encounters should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Buizel is catalogued as Common printing in Great Encounters, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $4.49 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $4.49; Normal: $0.35).
- Illustrator Masakazu Fukuda has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $4.49 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Buizel worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $4.49 for ungraded Buizel from Great Encounters. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Buizel from?
Buizel is listed in Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl) as card #61. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Buizel?
Our catalog lists Buizel as Common in Great Encounters. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Buizel good for collectors or players?
Buizel includes gameplay stats in Great Encounters. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Buizel?
Finish variants of Buizel carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $4.49; Normal: $0.35 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.