Gyarados Holo Rare #12

Gyarados is a Stage 1 card from the Legendary Collection set (card #12). It carries a rarity of Rare Holo, placing it in the standard tier of desirability within this expansion. As a Water-type Pokémon, Gyarados brings distinct strategic advantages to TCG gameplay.

Water-type Pokémon offer versatility with spread damage and energy acceleration. A staple in many competitive archetypes.

Gyarados is a Stage 1 Pokémon, evolved from a Basic form. Stage 1 Pokémon offer a significant power spike over their Basic counterparts and are crucial mid-game attackers.

With 100 HP, Gyarados has solid mid-tier health, offering a balance between offence and survivability.

At $44.92, Gyarados is a meaningful card in the Legendary Collection set. This price point makes it a worthwhile grading candidate — a PSA 10 could potentially double or triple the raw value. Use a grading estimator to assess whether submission is worth the cost.

From an investment perspective, Gyarados benefits from being a Rare Holo card in the Legendary Collection expansion. Cards from popular sets with iconic Pokémon tend to appreciate 15-30% annually once the set goes out of print. Monitor price trends and consider grading valuable copies for maximum resale value.