Beartic 30 / 98 Pokemon Card from Emerging Powers Set
Beartic is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It is illustrated by artist Kouki Saitou and is part of the Emerging Powers set from the Black & White…
Set: Emerging Powers
Number: 30/98
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Beartic Pokémon Card
Beartic is a Water-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Emerging Powers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 30/98 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Emerging Powers set was released on August 31, 2011.
The card includes the flavor text: “It can make its breath freeze at will. Very able in the water, it swims around in northern seas and catches prey.”.
Beartic Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Beartic
Card number: 30/98
Set: Emerging Powers
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 130
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: August 31, 2011
National Pokédex number: 614
Why Collect the Beartic Pokémon Card?
Beartic is a solid addition to the Emerging Powers 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 Beartic Pokémon Card
Beartic was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Beartic Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Beartic is about
.18. Recent listings range from roughly $0.73 (low) to $31.30 (high), with a mid-point near .54. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Emerging Powers set has a median card value near
.63 and an average near
.36, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +172% over the last 7 days and +273% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Emerging Powers set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Beartic Pokémon Card
Whether Beartic 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.
How Rare Is the Beartic Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Beartic are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Beartic
Beartic appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 110 (around $9.11), Emerging Powers 31 (around $3.81) and Plasma Storm 41 (around $3.55).
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 Beartic Pokémon Card
The Beartic pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Emerging Powers set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Emerging Powers set. Its current aggregated market price is about .18; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Beartic card from?
Beartic is from the Emerging Powers set (Black & White series), numbered 30/98 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Beartic card?
Beartic is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Beartic 30/98 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.18, within a recent range of roughly $0.73 to $31.30. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Beartic card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Beartic card?
Rare Holo cards like Beartic are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Emerging Powers set released?
The Emerging Powers set was released on August 31, 2011.
Are there other printings of Beartic?
Yes. Beartic appears on 14 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
