Rotom is a Basic Pokémon with a Lightning type and has 70 HP. It was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and is part of the POP Series 9 set, released in the…
Set: POP Series 9
Number: 5/17
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Rotom Pokémon Card
Rotom is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the POP Series 9 set, part of the POP series. It carries the collector number 5/17 and is classified as Rare. The POP Series 9 set was released on March 1, 2009.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.”.
Rotom Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Rotom
Card number: 5/17
Set: POP Series 9
Series: POP
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 70
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: March 1, 2009
National Pokédex number: 479
Why Collect the Rotom Pokémon Card?
Rotom is a solid addition to the POP Series 9 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 Rotom Pokémon Card
Rotom 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 Rotom Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Rotom is about $5.09. Recent listings range from roughly
.25 (low) to $80.00 (high), with a mid-point near $5.12. 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 POP Series 9 set has a median card value near $5.97 and an average near
0.54, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -46% over the last 7 days and -56% 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 POP Series 9 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Rotom Pokémon Card
Whether Rotom 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 Rotom Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Rotom are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Rotom
Rotom appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Great Encounters 7 (around $35.80), HS—Undaunted 20 (around
5.00) and Majestic Dawn 13 (around
6.07).
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 Rotom Pokémon Card
The Rotom pokémon card is a Rare card from the POP Series 9 set (POP series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the POP Series 9 set. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.09; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Rotom card from?
Rotom is from the POP Series 9 set (POP series), numbered 5/17 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Rotom card?
Rotom is classified as Rare.
How much is the Rotom 5/17 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $5.09, within a recent range of roughly
.25 to $80.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Rotom card worth grading?
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.
How rare is the Rotom card?
Rare cards like Rotom are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the POP Series 9 set released?
The POP Series 9 set was released on March 1, 2009.
Are there other printings of Rotom?
Yes. Rotom appears on 30 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
