Carracosta – Black Bolt (#23)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Carracosta (#23) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt released in 2025. It showcases artwork by Gemi and the Big Bite attack (150 damage), During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.09, Cardmarket average sale is €0.10, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.09
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.05
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Black Bolt
- Card Number
- 23
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Gemi
- HP
- 180
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation I ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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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.
Attacks & Strategy
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Big Bite
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 150
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Carracosta from Black Bolt (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Gemi.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Carracosta 23 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark I, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Carracosta's Big Bite deals 150 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Stats Overview: 180 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bolt #23 ← Current | 180 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.09 |
�📦 Black Bolt Set Context
This Carracosta is part of the Black Bolt expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Gemi, 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 Carracosta 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 Black Bolt are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Gemi 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Carracosta 23 was released in 2025 in the Black Bolt expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Gemi. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Black Bolt is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Carracosta have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Carracosta 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: Carracosta works best in Water type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.