Carracosta – Plasma Blast (#28)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Carracosta (#28) is a Rare card from Black & White - Plasma Blast released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Fossil Clutch attack (50+ damage), You may discard an Item card that has Fossil in its name from your hand. If you do, this attack does 50 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.00, Cardmarket average sale is €1.01, Floor listings start near €0.25.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.00
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.98
- Recent low listing: €0.25
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Card Number
- 28
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 140
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Fossil Clutch
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 50+
You may discard an Item card that has Fossil in its name from your hand. If you do, this attack does 50 more damage. - Waterfall [Water, Water, Colorless, Colorless] — 80
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Carracosta from Plasma Blast (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Carracosta 28 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Carracosta's Fossil Clutch deals 50+ damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may discard an Item card that has Fossil in its name from your hand. If you do, this attack does...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Water 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Blast #28 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.00 |
�📦 Plasma Blast Set Context
This Carracosta is part of the Plasma Blast expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Plasma Blast are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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 28 was released in 2013 in the Plasma Blast expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Blast is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Carracosta with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in 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.