Cottonee 5 / 202 Pokemon Card from Sword & Shield Set
Cottonee is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by artist Ryoma Uratsuka and is part of the Sword & Shield set, card number 5. The flavor…
Set: Sword & Shield
Number: 5/202
Rarity: Common
Set
About the Cottonee Pokémon Card
Cottonee is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Sword & Shield set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 5/202 and is classified as Common. The Sword & Shield set was released on February 7, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “It shoots cotton from its body to protect itself. If it gets caught up in hurricane-strength winds, it can get sent to the other side of the Earth.”.
Cottonee Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Cottonee
Card number: 5/202
Set: Sword & Shield
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 60
Artist: ryoma uratsuka
Release date: February 7, 2020
National Pokédex number: 546
Why Collect the Cottonee Pokémon Card?
Cottonee is most often collected as part of a complete Sword & Shield 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 Cottonee Pokémon Card
Cottonee was illustrated by ryoma uratsuka.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Cottonee Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Cottonee is about $0.27. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.28. 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 Sword & Shield set has a median card value near $0.46 and an average near .76, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved 0% over the last 7 days and 0% 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 Sword & Shield set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Cottonee Pokémon Card
Whether Cottonee 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.
PSA has graded 1 copy of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Cottonee Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Cottonee 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.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1 copy to date.
Other Printings of Cottonee
Cottonee appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include White Flare 90 (around $9.03), Unified Minds 143 (around $3.67) and ホワイトフレア 090 (around $3.66).
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 Cottonee Pokémon Card
The Cottonee pokémon card is a Common card from the Sword & Shield set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Sword & Shield set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.27; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Cottonee card from?
Cottonee is from the Sword & Shield set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 5/202 with the Common rarity.
What rarity is the Cottonee card?
Cottonee is classified as Common.
How much is the Cottonee 5/202 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.27, within a recent range of roughly $0.10 to
.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Cottonee card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 1 copy so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Cottonee?
PSA has graded 1 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Cottonee card?
As a Common card, Cottonee 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.
When was the Sword & Shield set released?
The Sword & Shield set was released on February 7, 2020.
Are there other printings of Cottonee?
Yes. Cottonee appears on 20 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
