Piloswine – Team Rocket Returns (#13)

Piloswine Pokémon card — Team Rocket Returns #13, Rare Holo
Illustration Rare artwork showcased in the Scarlet & Violet: Team Rocket Returns expansion.

Price Overview & Key Facts

Piloswine (#13) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Team Rocket Returns released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Tomokazu Komiya and the Sheer Cold attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $13.47, Cardmarket average sale is €8.66, Floor listings start near €4.00.

  • TCGplayer market price: $13.47
  • Cardmarket trend price: €11.68
  • Recent low listing: €4.00
Current Prices: €11.68 (CM) $13.47 (TCG)

Card Details

Set
Team Rocket Returns
Card Number
13
Rarity
✨ Rare Holo
Illustrator
🎨 Tomokazu Komiya
HP
100
Type
✊ Fighting
Weaknesses
Grass ×2
Retreat Cost
2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Evolves To
Mamoswine

Attacks & Strategy

  • Sheer Cold [Colorless, Colorless] — 20
    Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.
  • Tonnage [Fighting, Fighting, Colorless, Colorless] — 60+
    You may do 60 damage plus 40 more damage. If you do, Piloswine does 30 damage to itself.
⚔️ Evolution Strategy: Consider pairing with Mamoswine for a complete evolution line in competitive decks.

💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential

Piloswine from Team Rocket Returns (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomokazu Komiya.

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 13 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.

Key Attack: Piloswine's Sheer Cold deals 20 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn.

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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�📦 Team Rocket Returns Set Context

This Piloswine is part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.

Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomokazu Komiya, 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

  • Rare Holo cards from Team Rocket Returns are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
  • The illustration by Tomokazu Komiya 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.

📚 Card History & Trivia

Release Information: Piloswine 13 was released in 2004 in the Team Rocket Returns expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.

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

Set Popularity: Team Rocket Returns 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 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 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.

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