Garchomp 120 / 116 Pokemon Card from Plasma Freeze Set

About the Garchomp Pokémon Card

Garchomp is a Dragon-type Pokémon card with 140 HP from the Plasma Freeze set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 120/116 and is classified as Rare Secret. The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.

The card includes the flavor text: “This extremely rare Pokémon is a different color than usual. It is very hard to find.”.

Garchomp Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Garchomp

Card number: 120/116

Set: Plasma Freeze

Series: Black & White

Rarity: Rare Secret

Subtypes: Stage 2

Type: Dragon

HP: 140

Artist: Ayaka Yoshida

Release date: May 8, 2013

National Pokédex number: 445

Why Collect the Garchomp Pokémon Card?

Garchomp sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Plasma Freeze set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

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

Artwork and Illustration of the Garchomp Pokémon Card

Garchomp was illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida.

For Rare Secret cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Garchomp Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Garchomp is about $487. Recent listings range from roughly $636 (low) to $636 (high), with a mid-point near $636. 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 Plasma Freeze set has a median card value near $4.00 and an average near $35.37, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +107% over the last 7 days and +72% 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 Plasma Freeze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Garchomp Pokémon Card

Whether Garchomp 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 Garchomp Pokémon Card?

Rare Secret cards such as Garchomp are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (120/116) sits above the set's printed total of 116, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Other Printings of Garchomp

Garchomp appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include POP Series 9 1 (around $74.52), Supreme Victors 5 (around $42.98) and Mysterious Treasures 9 (around $39.99).

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 Garchomp Pokémon Card

The Garchomp pokémon card is a Rare Secret card from the Plasma Freeze set (Black & White series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $487; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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