
Grotle is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP. It is illustrated by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki and is part of the Plasma Storm set from the Black & White…
Grotle is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Plasma Storm set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 2/135 and is classified as Uncommon. The Plasma Storm set was released on February 6, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “It knows where pure water wells up. It carries fellow Pokémon there on its back.”.
Card name: Grotle
Card number: 2/135
Set: Plasma Storm
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Grass
HP: 100
Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Release date: February 6, 2013
National Pokédex number: 388
Grotle 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.
Grotle was illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Grotle is about $5.74. Recent listings range from roughly $3.00 (low) to $54.20 (high), with a mid-point near $6.23. 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 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.
Whether Grotle 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.
As an Uncommon card, Grotle sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Grotle appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Temporal Forces 164 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Grotle pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Plasma Storm set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Storm set. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.74; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Grotle is from the Plasma Storm set (Black & White series), numbered 2/135 with the Uncommon rarity.
Grotle is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $5.74, within a recent range of roughly $3.00 to $54.20. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
As an Uncommon card, Grotle sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Plasma Storm set was released on February 6, 2013.
Yes. Grotle appears on 11 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.