Cards › Crystal Guardians › #81
Mysterious Shard
- Number
- 81
- Illustrator
- Takumi Akabane
Mysterious Shard - Crystal Guardians
Mysterious Shard is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Crystal Guardians Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Takumi Akabane. It sits at card number 81 in the Crystal Guardians checklist and the Pokémon Tool subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $3.30 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
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Mysterious Shard FAQ
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How much is Mysterious Shard from Crystal Guardians worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $3.30 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Mysterious Shard?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). This is the only printing of Mysterious Shard currently indexed.
Who illustrated Mysterious Shard?
Takumi Akabane illustrated this card. See Takumi Akabane's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Mysterious Shard released?
The Crystal Guardians set released in 2003. This specific card (#81 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Mysterious Shard?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Crystal Guardians set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.