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Tirtouga 27/101

Name: Tirtouga #27 - Plasma Blast | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw10-27
Price: 1.11 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Plasma Blast Released: Aug 14, 2013

Pokémon

Water Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 11 packs (9.1%) Evolves From: Cover Fossil Evolves To: Carracosta

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1.11 $0.03 (2.63%)

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2.34 $0.13 (5.26%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	10.50	—	x4.5

About Tirtouga

This Pokémon was restored from a fossil. It swam skillfully and dove to depths beyond half a mile.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Tirtouga
National Pokédex #564
Card Number 27/101
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMidori Harada
Release Date14/08/2013
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Plasma Blast
Evolves From
Cover Fossil
Evolves To
Carracosta
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Ability: Prehistoric Call
Once during your turn (before your attack), if this Pokémon is in your discard pile, you may put this Pokémon on the bottom of your deck.

Attacks

Slam30×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Rules

Put this card onto your Bench only with the effect of Cover Fossil

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Tirtouga resting on ancient, weathered stone steps near a classical, crumbling building, its tired expression contrasting with the bright, cloudy sky and overgrown greenery in the background.

Playability Overview

Tirtouga’s ability to recycle itself from the discard pile offers decent longevity, but its heavy retreat cost and reliance on coin flips limit its consistent impact in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fossil RevivalPlace Tirtouga in the center of a fossil-themed page. Its charming art makes it an ideal anchor, surrounded by other restored Pokémon like Carracosta and Aerodactyl. The background hints at a historical vibe, perfect for showcasing your prehistoric collection.Additional Binder Suggestions: Fossil / Cheerful / Cool Blue / Ancient Relics / Past Life