Unlimited
How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.
All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.
01Card Stats
Stage 2 (evolves from Tirtouga)
HP
180
TypeWater
RarityIllustration Rare
IllustratorTakeshi Nakamura
WeaknessLightning ×2
Retreat●●●
SetBlack Bolt
Released2025
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Illustration Rare
- Foiling
- Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
- Alt art / specials
- Illustration Rare full-art variant from this set.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.
06Current Market Value
| Holo | ~$9.39 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings. |
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07Why Collectors Want It
- Carracosta — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #565).
- Full-art Illustration Rare artwork — modern collectors actively chase IRs from this set.
- Required for any complete Carracosta master set across eras.
- Collectors of the Black Bolt set need this card to finish it.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Niche
Stage 2 Carracosta with 180 HP; top attack near 150 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Ability: Mighty Shell
Prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon by your opponent's Pokémon that have any Special Energy attached.
Big Bite
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- 3
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Modern Illustration Rare; PSA 10 population is climbing as collectors submit chase cards.
Centering and edge wear are common downgrade reasons; verified PSA 10s carry meaningful premiums.
Other graders: CGC submissions trend up for modern IRs; PSA remains the resale standard.