Blitzle 48 / 122 Pokemon Card from BREAKpoint Set

About the Blitzle Pokémon Card

Blitzle is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the BREAKpoint set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 48/122 and is classified as Common. The BREAKpoint set was released on February 3, 2016.

The card includes the flavor text: “Its mane shines when it discharges electricity. They use the frequency and rhythm of these flashes to communicate.”.

Blitzle Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Blitzle

Card number: 48/122

Set: BREAKpoint

Series: XY

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 60

Artist: Aya Kusube

Release date: February 3, 2016

National Pokédex number: 522

Why Collect the Blitzle Pokémon Card?

Blitzle is most often collected as part of a complete BREAKpoint set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Blitzle Pokémon Card

Blitzle was illustrated by Aya Kusube.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Blitzle Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Blitzle is about $0.52. Recent listings range from roughly $0.22 (low) to $3.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.48. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the BREAKpoint set has a median card value near $0.72 and an average near $9.09, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +40% over the last 7 days and +56% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the BREAKpoint set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Blitzle Pokémon Card

Whether Blitzle is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 4 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 25.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Blitzle Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Blitzle was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4 copies to date.

Other Printings of Blitzle

Blitzle appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Paradox Rift 195 (around

Final Thoughts on the Blitzle Pokémon Card

The Blitzle pokémon card is a Common card from the BREAKpoint set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the BREAKpoint set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.52; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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