Throh – Black & White (#61)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Throh (#61) is a Rare card from Black & White - Black & White released in 2011. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Circle Throw attack (30 damage), Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.08, Cardmarket average sale is €0.56, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.08
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.52
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Black & White
- Card Number
- 61
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Circle Throw
[Fighting, Colorless]
— 30
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon. -
Storm Throw
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 80
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Throh from Black & White (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2011, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Throh 61 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Throh's Circle Throw deals 30 damage for Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black & White #61 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare | $1.08 |
�📦 Black & White Set Context
This Throh is part of the Black & White expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2011.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Throh 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 Black & White are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita 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: Throh 61 was released in 2011 in the Black & White expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Black & White 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 Throh 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 Throh 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: Throh works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.