Piloswine – BREAKthrough (#81)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Piloswine (#81) is an Uncommon card from XY - BREAKthrough released in 2015. It showcases artwork by MAHOU and the Push Down attack (30 damage), Your opponent switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.18, Cardmarket average sale is €0.15, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.18
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.17
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Card Number
- 81
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 MAHOU
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Mamoswine
Attacks & Strategy
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Push Down
[Fighting, Colorless]
— 30
Your opponent switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon. -
Gathering Footsteps
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 30+
This attack does 10 more damage for each Colorless in the Retreat Cost of your Swinub, Piloswine, and Mamoswine.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Piloswine from BREAKthrough (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator MAHOU.
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 Piloswine 81 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Piloswine's Push Down deals 30 damage for Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fighting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKthrough #81 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.18 |
�📦 BREAKthrough Set Context
This Piloswine is part of the BREAKthrough expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by MAHOU, 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 Piloswine 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 BREAKthrough are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by MAHOU resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from BREAKthrough
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Piloswine 81 was released in 2015 in the BREAKthrough 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 MAHOU. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKthrough is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Piloswine 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 Piloswine 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Piloswine works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.