Karrablast 8 / 119 Pokemon Card from Phantom Forces Set
Karrablast is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It is featured in the Phantom Forces set from the XY series, illustrated by artist Sanosuke Sakuma. The…
- Set: Phantom Forces
- Number: 8/119
- Rarity: Common
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About the Karrablast Pokémon Card
Karrablast is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Phantom Forces set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 8/119 and is classified as Common. The Phantom Forces set was released on November 5, 2014.
The card includes the flavor text: “These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.”.
Karrablast Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Karrablast
Card number: 8/119
Set: Phantom Forces
Series: XY
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 50
Artist: Sanosuke Sakuma
Release date: November 5, 2014
National Pokédex number: 588
Why Collect the Karrablast Pokémon Card?
Karrablast is most often collected as part of a complete Phantom Forces 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 Karrablast Pokémon Card
Karrablast 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 Karrablast Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Karrablast is about $0.32. Recent listings range from roughly $0.09 (low) to
For context, the Phantom Forces set has a median card value near $0.84 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Phantom Forces set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Karrablast Pokémon Card
Whether Karrablast 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 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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 Karrablast Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Karrablast was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4 copies to date.
Other Printings of Karrablast
Karrablast appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 94 (around