01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Tirtouga)

HP 180

TypeWater

RarityRare

IllustratorGemi

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.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

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	~$0.21 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$0.22 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Carracosta — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #565).
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 Cost: Water + Colorless + Colorless · 150 damage

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 Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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