Froslass – Generations (#RC8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Froslass (#RC8) is an Uncommon card from XY - Generations released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Shin Nagasawa and the Snowy Drop attack, Put 4 damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.05, Cardmarket average sale is €1.04, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.05
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.15
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Generations
- Card Number
- RC8
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Metal ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Drag Along
If this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon and is Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack, flip a coin. If heads, the Attacking Pokémon is Knocked Out.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Snowy Drop
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
Put 4 damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Froslass from Generations (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin Nagasawa.
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 Froslass RC8 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Froslass's Snowy Drop for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Put 4 damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like.
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.
� Compare Froslass Cards
Looking for other Froslass cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generations #RC8 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $2.05 |
�📦 Generations Set Context
This Froslass is part of the Generations expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin Nagasawa, 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
- Uncommon cards from Generations are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin Nagasawa 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 Generations
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Froslass RC8 was released in 2016 in the Generations expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin Nagasawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Generations 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 Froslass have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in 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.