Carracosta 23 / 86 Pokemon Card from Black Bolt Set
Carracosta is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 180 HP. It is illustrated by artist Gemi and is part of the Black Bolt set in the Scarlet & Violet series. The…
- Set: Black Bolt
- Number: 23/86
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Carracosta Pokémon Card
Carracosta is a Water-type Pokémon card with 180 HP from the Black Bolt set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 23/86 and is classified as Rare. The Black Bolt set was released on July 18, 2025.
The card includes the flavor text: “They can live both in the ocean and on land. A slap from one of them is enough to open a hole in the bottom of a tanker.”.
Carracosta Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Carracosta
Card number: 23/86
Set: Black Bolt
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Water
HP: 180
Artist: Gemi
Release date: July 18, 2025
National Pokédex number: 565
Why Collect the Carracosta Pokémon Card?
Carracosta is a solid addition to the Black Bolt set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Carracosta Pokémon Card
Carracosta was illustrated by Gemi.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Carracosta Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Carracosta is about $0.24. Recent listings range from roughly $0.01 (low) to
For context, the Black Bolt set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Black Bolt set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Carracosta Pokémon Card
Whether Carracosta is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 18 copies of this card, of which 10 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 55.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Carracosta Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Carracosta are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 18 copies to date.
Other Printings of Carracosta
Carracosta appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 107 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Carracosta Pokémon Card
The Carracosta pokémon card is a Rare card from the Black Bolt set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Black Bolt set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.24; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Carracosta card from?
Carracosta is from the Black Bolt set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 23/86 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Carracosta card?
Carracosta is classified as Rare.
How much is the Carracosta 23/86 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.24, within a recent range of roughly $0.01 to
Is the Carracosta card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 18 copies so far, with about 55.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Carracosta?
PSA has graded 18 copies, of which 10 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 55.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Carracosta card?
Rare cards like Carracosta are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Black Bolt set released?
The Black Bolt set was released on July 18, 2025.
Are there other printings of Carracosta?
Yes. Carracosta appears on 8 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.