Palpitoad 25 / 116 Pokemon Card from Plasma Freeze Set

About the Palpitoad Pokémon Card

Palpitoad is a Water-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Plasma Freeze set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 25/116 and is classified as Uncommon. The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.

The card includes the flavor text: “It lives in the water and on land. It uses its long, sticky tongue to immobilize its opponents.”.

Palpitoad Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Palpitoad

Card number: 25/116

Set: Plasma Freeze

Series: Black & White

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Water

HP: 90

Artist: Masakazu Fukuda

Release date: May 8, 2013

National Pokédex number: 536

Why Collect the Palpitoad Pokémon Card?

Palpitoad is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Freeze 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 Palpitoad Pokémon Card

Palpitoad was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.

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

Market Price and Value of the Palpitoad Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Palpitoad is about $0.55. Recent listings range from roughly $0.35 (low) to $4.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.51. 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 below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -64% over the last 7 days and -76% 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 Palpitoad Pokémon Card

Whether Palpitoad 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 Palpitoad Pokémon Card?

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

Other Printings of Palpitoad

Palpitoad appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 104 (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 Palpitoad Pokémon Card

The Palpitoad pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Plasma Freeze set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Freeze set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.55; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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