Piloswine – HS—Triumphant (#48)

Piloswine Pokémon card — HS—Triumphant #48, Uncommon
Illustration Rare artwork showcased in the Scarlet & Violet: HS—Triumphant expansion.

Price Overview & Key Facts

Piloswine (#48) is an Uncommon card from HeartGold & SoulSilver - HS—Triumphant released in 2010. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Blizzard attack (40 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.36, Cardmarket average sale is €0.25, Floor listings start near €0.02.

  • TCGplayer market price: $0.36
  • Cardmarket trend price: €0.25
  • Recent low listing: €0.02
Current Prices: €0.25 (CM) $0.36 (TCG)

Card Details

Set
HS—Triumphant
Card Number
48
Rarity
✨ Uncommon
Illustrator
🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
HP
100
Type
💧 Water
Weaknesses
Metal ×2
Retreat Cost
3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Evolves To
Mamoswine

Attacks & Strategy

  • Blizzard [Water, Colorless, Colorless] — 40
    Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
  • Hammer In [Water, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 60
⚔️ Evolution Strategy: Consider pairing with Mamoswine for a complete evolution line in competitive decks.

💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential

Piloswine from HS—Triumphant (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2010, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.

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 48 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.

Key Attack: Piloswine's Blizzard deals 40 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. If tai...

Stats Overview: 100 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.

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Set HP Attacks Rarity Avg Price
HS—Triumphant #48 ← Current 100 2 attacks Uncommon $0.36

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�📦 HS—Triumphant Set Context

This Piloswine is part of the HS—Triumphant expansion , released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series in 2010.

Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, 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.

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💎 Professional Grading Guide

Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Piloswine card. Here's what you need to know:

🥇 PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)

Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x

Best for: High-value cards, modern sets

🥈 BGS (Beckett Grading Services)

Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x

Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering

🥉 CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)

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 HS—Triumphant are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
  • The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno 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.

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📚 Card History & Trivia

Release Information: Piloswine 48 was released in 2010 in the HS—Triumphant expansion. This set is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.

Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kagemaru Himeno. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →

Set Popularity: HS—Triumphant 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 Piloswine 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 Piloswine card with these essential products:

🎴 Card Protection
  • Penny sleeves: Basic protection
  • Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
  • Top loaders: Display & storage
📦 Storage Solutions
  • Binders with side-loading pages
  • Storage boxes (800-count)
  • ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
  • Premium display cases
⚔️ Deck Building
  • Pair with Water energy cards
  • Energy acceleration trainers
  • Draw support & consistency cards

💡 Deck Building Tip: Piloswine works best in Water type decks.

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