Carnivine 16 / 102 Pokemon Card from HS—Triumphant Set

Carnivine — HS—Triumphant 16/102 Pokémon TCG card

Carnivine is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It was illustrated by Ryo Ueda and is card number 16 in the HS—Triumphant set from the HeartGold &…

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About the Carnivine Pokémon Card

Carnivine is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the HS—Triumphant set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 16/102 and is classified as Rare. The HS—Triumphant set was released on November 3, 2010.

The card includes the flavor text: “It walks around on its tentacles in search of a tree branch where it can dangle down and ambush prey.”.

Carnivine Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Carnivine

Card number: 16/102

Set: HS—Triumphant

Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 80

Artist: Ryo Ueda

Release date: November 3, 2010

National Pokédex number: 455

Why Collect the Carnivine Pokémon Card?

Carnivine is a solid addition to the HS—Triumphant 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 Carnivine Pokémon Card

Carnivine was illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Carnivine Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Carnivine is about

.16. Recent listings range from roughly $0.99 (low) to $42.40 (high), with a mid-point near
.11. 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 HS—Triumphant set has a median card value near $6.50 and an average near

6.32, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -29% over the last 7 days and -38% 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 HS—Triumphant set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Carnivine Pokémon Card

Whether Carnivine 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 Carnivine Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Carnivine are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Other Printings of Carnivine

Carnivine appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include POP Series 8 7 (around $6.23), Diamond & Pearl 21 (around $5.82) and Platinum 43 (around $3.26).

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 Carnivine Pokémon Card

The Carnivine pokémon card is a Rare card from the HS—Triumphant set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HS—Triumphant set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.16; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Carnivine card from?

Carnivine is from the HS—Triumphant set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 16/102 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Carnivine card?

Carnivine is classified as Rare.

How much is the Carnivine 16/102 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.16, within a recent range of roughly $0.99 to $42.40. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Carnivine 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 Carnivine card?

Rare cards like Carnivine are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the HS—Triumphant set released?

The HS—Triumphant set was released on November 3, 2010.

Are there other printings of Carnivine?

Yes. Carnivine appears on 16 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.