Carracosta 28 / 101 Pokemon Card from Plasma Blast Set
Carracosta is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is part of the Plasma Blast set from the Black & White…
- Set: Plasma Blast
- Number: 28/101
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Carracosta Pokémon Card
Carracosta is a Water-type Pokémon card with 140 HP from the Plasma Blast set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 28/101 and is classified as Rare. The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “It could knock out a foe with a slap from one of its developed front appendages and chew it up, shell or bones and all.”.
Carracosta Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Carracosta
Card number: 28/101
Set: Plasma Blast
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 140
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: August 14, 2013
National Pokédex number: 565
Why Collect the Carracosta Pokémon Card?
Carracosta is a solid addition to the Plasma Blast 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 Mitsuhiro Arita.
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
For context, the Plasma Blast set has a median card value near $0.99 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 Plasma Blast 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 3 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 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 3 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 Plasma Blast set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Blast set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Carracosta card from?
Carracosta is from the Plasma Blast set (Black & White series), numbered 28/101 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Carracosta card?
Carracosta is classified as Rare.
How much is the Carracosta 28/101 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
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 3 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Carracosta?
PSA has graded 3 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). 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 Plasma Blast set released?
The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.
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.