Piloswine – Team Rocket Returns (#13)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Piloswine (#13) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Team Rocket Returns released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Tomokazu Komiya and the Sheer Cold attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $13.47, Cardmarket average sale is €8.66, Floor listings start near €4.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $13.47
- Cardmarket trend price: €11.68
- Recent low listing: €4.00
Card Details
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Card Number
- 13
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Mamoswine
Attacks & Strategy
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Sheer Cold
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn. -
Tonnage
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
You may do 60 damage plus 40 more damage. If you do, Piloswine does 30 damage to itself.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Piloswine from Team Rocket Returns (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomokazu Komiya.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Piloswine 13 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Piloswine's Sheer Cold deals 20 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket Returns #13 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $13.47 |
�📦 Team Rocket Returns Set Context
This Piloswine is part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomokazu Komiya, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Piloswine card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Team Rocket Returns are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tomokazu Komiya resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Team Rocket Returns
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Piloswine 13 was released in 2004 in the Team Rocket Returns expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Tomokazu Komiya. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Team Rocket Returns is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Piloswine with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Piloswine card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Piloswine works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.