Carvanha, Guardians Rising 27/145, common

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Carvanha

Guardians Rising 27/145 • common

Set: Guardians Rising
Number: 27/145
Rarity: Common
Released: 2017
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.14
Artist: Hideki Ishikawa

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$0.14market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.09 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common Water-type card, this piece represents the foundational element of the aquatic roster within its series. Collectors often value these base-tier cards as the essential building blocks that complete a set’s narrative and mechanical scope.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: water energyBite10

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Each school has its own territory. Any intruders are mercilessly attacked with fangs bared.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Carvanha was released in 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon: Guardians Rising expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set drew heavily from the tropical Alola region, mirroring the setting of the Sun and Moon video games. The design focus for this set was to introduce players to Alolan forms and a new array of powerful GX cards, with this particular common card serving as a foundational element for water-type decks during that competitive cycle.

The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by sui, a recurring artist in the Pokémon TCG known for capturing the predatory essence of aquatic creatures. The illustration highlights the sharp features and aggressive posture of Carvanha, consistent with its Pokedex entry as a savage Pokémon that patrols rivers in schools. As a common card, it was widely distributed, intended primarily for casual play and as a thematic addition to the aquatic ecosystems featured in the Guardians Rising set.

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