Turtonator 29 / 202 Pokemon Card from Sword & Shield Set

About the Turtonator Pokémon Card

Turtonator is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Sword & Shield set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 29/202 and is classified as Rare. The Sword & Shield set was released on February 7, 2020.

The card includes the flavor text: “Explosive substances coat the shell on its back. Enemies that dare attack it will be blown away by an immense detonation.”.

Turtonator Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Turtonator

Card number: 29/202

Set: Sword & Shield

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Fire

HP: 130

Artist: KEIICHIRO ITO

Release date: February 7, 2020

National Pokédex number: 776

Why Collect the Turtonator Pokémon Card?

Turtonator is a solid addition to the Sword & Shield 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 Turtonator Pokémon Card

Turtonator was illustrated by KEIICHIRO ITO.

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

Market Price and Value of the Turtonator Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Turtonator is about $0.40. Recent listings range from roughly $0.20 (low) to

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 Turtonator Pokémon Card

Whether Turtonator 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 6 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 83.3%. 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 Turtonator Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Turtonator are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 6 copies to date.

Other Printings of Turtonator

Turtonator appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Stellar Crown 146 (around $4.33), Dragon Majesty 50 (around $0.72) and SM Black Star Promos SM27 (around $0.51).

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 Turtonator Pokémon Card

The Turtonator pokémon card is a Rare 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 $0.40; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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