Foongus 12 / 135 Pokemon Card from Plasma Storm Set
Foongus is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is card number 12 in the Plasma Storm set from the Black & White…
- Set: Plasma Storm
- Number: 12/135
- Rarity: Common
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About the Foongus Pokémon Card
Foongus is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Plasma Storm set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 12/135 and is classified as Common. The Plasma Storm set was released on February 6, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.”.
Foongus Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Foongus
Card number: 12/135
Set: Plasma Storm
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 40
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: February 6, 2013
National Pokédex number: 590
Why Collect the Foongus Pokémon Card?
Foongus is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Storm 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 Foongus Pokémon Card
Foongus 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 Foongus Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Foongus is about $0.62. Recent listings range from roughly $0.27 (low) to
For context, the Plasma Storm set has a median card value near $3.01 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 Storm set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Foongus Pokémon Card
Whether Foongus 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 Foongus Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Foongus 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.
Other Printings of Foongus
Foongus appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 95 (around