Pineco – Call of Legends (#68)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Pineco (#68) is a Common card from HeartGold & SoulSilver - Call of Legends released in 2011. It showcases artwork by Kyoko Umemoto and the Focus Energy attack, During your next turn, Pineco's Surprise Attack attack's base damage is 80.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.25, Cardmarket average sale is €0.18, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.25
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.21
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Call of Legends
- Card Number
- 68
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kyoko Umemoto
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Forretress
Attacks & Strategy
-
Focus Energy
[Colorless]
During your next turn, Pineco's Surprise Attack attack's base damage is 80. -
Surprise Attack
[Grass, Colorless]
— 40
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Pineco from Call of Legends (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2011, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kyoko Umemoto.
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 Pineco 68 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Pineco's Focus Energy for Colorless energy. Special effect: During your next turn, Pineco's Surprise Attack attack's base damage is 80.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Pineco Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call of Legends #68 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.25 |
�📦 Call of Legends Set Context
This Pineco is part of the Call of Legends expansion , released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series in 2011.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kyoko Umemoto, 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 Pineco 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
- Common cards from Call of Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kyoko Umemoto resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Pineco 68 was released in 2011 in the Call of Legends 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 Kyoko Umemoto. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Call of Legends is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Pineco 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 Pineco 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Pineco works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.