
Relicanth is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and is part of the Emerald set in the EX series, released in the…
Relicanth is a Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Emerald set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 18/106 and is classified as Rare. The Emerald set was released on May 1, 2005.
Card name: Relicanth
Card number: 18/106
Set: Emerald
Series: EX
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 70
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: May 1, 2005
National Pokédex number: 369
Relicanth is a solid addition to the Emerald set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Relicanth was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Relicanth is about $39.46. Recent listings range from roughly $39.54 (low) to $99.99 (high), with a mid-point near $51.74. 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 Emerald set has a median card value near $31.51 and an average near $60.42, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -12% over the last 7 days and -12% 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 Emerald set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Relicanth 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.
Rare cards like Relicanth are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Relicanth appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Supreme Victors SH8 (around $99.98), Hidden Legends 24 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Relicanth pokémon card is a Rare card from the Emerald set (EX series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Emerald set. Its current aggregated market price is about $39.46; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Relicanth is from the Emerald set (EX series), numbered 18/106 with the Rare rarity.
Relicanth is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $39.46, within a recent range of roughly $39.54 to $99.99. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
Rare cards like Relicanth are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Emerald set was released on May 1, 2005.
Yes. Relicanth appears on 18 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.