Gastrodon West Sea Holo Rare #9

Gastrodon West Sea is a Stage 1 card from the Secret Wonders set (card #9). It carries a rarity of Rare Holo, placing it in the standard tier of desirability within this expansion. As a Fighting-type Pokémon, Gastrodon West Sea brings distinct strategic advantages to TCG gameplay.

Fighting-type Pokémon hit hard with high damage outputs. Strong against Colorless and Lightning types.

Gastrodon West Sea 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, Gastrodon West Sea has solid mid-tier health, offering a balance between offence and survivability.

With a market value of $9.79, Gastrodon West Sea represents an accessible mid-range card from the Secret Wonders set. Cards in this price range are excellent candidates for grading — if you can pull a pristine copy and submit it for PSA or CGC grading, the premium on a gem mint copy could deliver solid returns.

From an investment perspective, Gastrodon West Sea benefits from being a Rare Holo card in the Secret Wonders 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.