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Carracosta - Plasma Blast (#28)
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Number
- 28
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Water
It could knock out a foe with a slap from one of its developed front appendages and chew it up, shell or bones and all.
Carracosta - Plasma Blast
Carracosta is a Rare Pokémon card from the Plasma Blast Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 28 in the Plasma Blast checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $2.25. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Carracosta has been printed 6 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#28 in Plasma Blast) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 55Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
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Sale History 62 sales · since 2021-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.35 | ||
| RAW | $1.94 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $1.60 | ||
| RAW | $1.94 | ||
| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| RAW | $1.88 | ||
| RAW | $2.11 | ||
| RAW | $2.11 | ||
| RAW | $2.11 | ||
| RAW | $2.45 | ||
| RAW | $2.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.40 | ||
| RAW | $2.41 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| RAW | $2.31 | ||
| RAW | $2.27 | ||
| RAW | $2.33 | ||
| RAW | $2.47 | ||
| RAW | $2.07 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $1.78 | ||
| RAW | $1.72 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $2.58 | ||
| RAW | $2.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.88 | ||
| RAW | $1.88 | ||
| RAW | $1.94 | ||
| RAW | $1.90 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| RAW | $2.31 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.88 | ||
| RAW | $1.59 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $5.66 | ||
| RAW | $1.59 | ||
| RAW | $1.59 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.52 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $2.14 |
Other printings of Carracosta
Carracosta FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Carracosta from Plasma Blast worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $2.25. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Carracosta?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Carracosta has been printed 6 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Carracosta?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Carracosta released?
The Plasma Blast set released in 2013, so this card (#28 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Carracosta?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Carracosta legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.