Torterra – Stormfront (#11)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Torterra (#11) is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl - Stormfront released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Crash Impact attack (60 damage), Torterra does 20 damage to itself. Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.. TCGplayer market price sits around $9.94, Cardmarket average sale is €3.12, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $9.94
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.32
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Stormfront
- Card Number
- 11
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Water +30
- Resistances
- Lightning -20
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Sunshine Song
Once during your turn (before your attack), when you play Torterra from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may choose as many of your Grass Pokémon in play as you like. For each Grass Pokémon you choose, search your deck for an Evolution card that evolves from that Pokémon and evolve it. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Crash Impact
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
Torterra does 20 damage to itself. Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any. -
Land Shake
[Grass, Grass, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80
During your opponent's next turn, when your opponent puts a Basic Pokémon from his or her hand onto his or her Bench, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Torterra from Stormfront (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
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 Torterra 11 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Torterra's Crash Impact deals 60 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Torterra does 20 damage to itself. Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Water +30 • Resistant to Lightning -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormfront #11 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $9.94 |
�📦 Stormfront Set Context
This Torterra is part of the Stormfront expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, 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 Torterra 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 Holo cards from Stormfront are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda 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.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Torterra 11 was released in 2008 in the Stormfront expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Stormfront 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 Torterra 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 Torterra 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: Torterra works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.