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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. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.96 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
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 54Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
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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
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Carracosta from Plasma Blast worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1.96 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Plasma Blast set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.