Frost-rotom – Rising Rivals (#RT2)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Frost-rotom (#RT2) is a Rare card from Platinum - Rising Rivals released in 2009. It showcases artwork by Hironobu Yoshida and the Hail attack, This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $21.64, Floor listings start near €1.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $21.64
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.45
- Recent low listing: €1.00
Card Details
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Card Number
- RT2
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hironobu Yoshida
- HP
- 90
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Darkness +20
- Resistances
- Colorless -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Frost Shift
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this power. Frost Rotom's type is Water until the end of your turn.
Attacks & Strategy
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Hail
[Colorless, Colorless]
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Crushing Ice
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40+
Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Frost-rotom from Rising Rivals (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2009, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hironobu Yoshida.
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 Frost-rotom RT2 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Frost-rotom's Hail for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance ...
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Darkness +20 • Resistant to Colorless -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Rivals #RT2 ← Current | 90 | 2 attacks | Rare | $21.64 |
�📦 Rising Rivals Set Context
This Frost-rotom is part of the Rising Rivals expansion , released as part of the Platinum series in 2009.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hironobu Yoshida, 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 Frost-rotom 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 Rising Rivals are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hironobu Yoshida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Frost-rotom RT2 was released in 2009 in the Rising Rivals expansion. This set is part of the Platinum series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hironobu Yoshida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Rising Rivals is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Frost-rotom 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 Frost-rotom 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Frost-rotom works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.