Relicanth #51/106
Pokemon card from Great Encounters · released 2008-02-01
Relicanth is a Uncommon Water-type Basic Pokemon card, number 51/106 of the Great Encounters set (released 2008-02-01), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$3.42 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.69 | $0.20 | $0.69 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $3.42 | $5.99 | $25.41 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Great Encounters |
| Number | 51/106 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Primal CallingSearch your deck for up to 3 Trainer cards that have Fossil in their names, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Sleep Swirl30Both Relicanth and the Defending Pokémon are now Asleep.
Weakness: Lightning +20 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Relicanth printings
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All Relicanth cards · Great Encounters price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.