Froslass – Silver Tempest (#43)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Froslass (#43) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Silver Tempest released in 2022. It showcases artwork by Taira Akitsu and the Frosty Jail attack (20+ damage), If you played Candice from your hand during this turn, this attack does 90 more damage, and your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.12, Cardmarket average sale is €0.07, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.12
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.13
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Silver Tempest
- Card Number
- 43
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Taira Akitsu
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Frosty Jail
[Water]
— 20+
If you played Candice from your hand during this turn, this attack does 90 more damage, and your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. - Frost Breath [Water, Colorless] — 60
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Froslass from Silver Tempest (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Taira Akitsu.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Froslass 43 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Froslass's Frosty Jail deals 20+ damage for Water energy. Special effect: If you played Candice from your hand during this turn, this attack does 90 more damage, and your opp...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Water Type • Weak to Metal ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Tempest #43 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.12 |
�📦 Silver Tempest Set Context
This Froslass is part of the Silver Tempest expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Taira Akitsu, 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 Froslass 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 cards from Silver Tempest are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Taira Akitsu resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Silver Tempest
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Froslass 43 was released in 2022 in the Silver Tempest expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Taira Akitsu. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Silver Tempest represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Froslass with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Froslass 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Froslass works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.