Gastrodon 102 / 196 Pokemon Card from Lost Origin Set

About the Gastrodon Pokémon Card

Gastrodon is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Lost Origin set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 102/196 and is classified as Uncommon. The Lost Origin set was released on September 9, 2022.

The card includes the flavor text: “Its search for food sometimes leads it onto land, where it leaves behind a sticky trail of slime as it passes through.”.

Gastrodon Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Gastrodon

Card number: 102/196

Set: Lost Origin

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Fighting

HP: 130

Artist: Sanosuke Sakuma

Release date: September 9, 2022

National Pokédex number: 423

Why Collect the Gastrodon Pokémon Card?

Gastrodon is most often collected as part of a complete Lost Origin set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Gastrodon Pokémon Card

Gastrodon was illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma.

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

Market Price and Value of the Gastrodon Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Gastrodon is about $0.20. Recent listings range from roughly $0.01 (low) to $40.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.21. 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 Lost Origin set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $6.59, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -60% over the last 7 days and -60% 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 Lost Origin set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Gastrodon Pokémon Card

Whether Gastrodon 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 4 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 50.0%. 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 Gastrodon Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Gastrodon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4 copies to date.

Other Printings of Gastrodon

Gastrodon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Steam Siege 29 (around $0.79), Crimson Invasion 54 (around $0.35) and Surging Sparks 107 (around $0.28).

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 Gastrodon Pokémon Card

The Gastrodon pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Lost Origin set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Lost Origin set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.20; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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