01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Grotle)

HP 150

TypeGrass

RarityRare

Illustrator5ban Graphics

WeaknessFire ×2

Retreat●●●●

SetPlasma Storm

Released2013

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: Non-holo standard finish. 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

Non Holo	~$5.69 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$12 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Torterra — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #389).
Required for any complete Torterra master set across eras.
Collectors of the Plasma Storm set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Torterra with 150 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Guard Press Cost: Grass + Colorless + Colorless · 60 damage

During your opponent's next turn, any damage to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Rumble Stomp Cost: Grass + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless · 80+ damage

Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.

Weakness: Fire ×2
Resistance: Water -20
Retreat cost: 4

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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