Piloswine
Piloswine is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Team Rocket Returns (#13). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $39.00 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2004. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Piloswine suits collectors working on Team Rocket Returns who need the Rare Holo slot. Treat $39.00 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Piloswine from Team Rocket Returns?
Piloswine is a Pokémon card in Team Rocket Returns numbered 13. It evolves from Swinub. National Pokédex #221. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Piloswine worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $39.00 for Piloswine. Low and high spread runs $31.99 to $39.00. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $39.00; Holofoil: $21.99; Normal: $18.00. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Team Rocket Returns |
|---|---|
| Number | 13 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $39.00 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €23.85 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $39.00 |
| Holofoil | $21.99 |
| Normal | $18.00 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 100 |
|---|---|
| Types | Fighting |
| Evolves from | Swinub |
| Sheer Cold | ColorlessColorless 20 Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon can't attack during your opponent's next turn. |
| Tonnage | FightingFightingColorlessColorless 60+ You may do 60 damage plus 40 more damage. If you do, Piloswine does 30 damage to itself. |
| Weakness | Grass ×2 |
How collectible is Piloswine?
Piloswine is listed as Rare Holo in Team Rocket Returns. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Piloswine?
Catalog fields: set Team Rocket Returns, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Piloswine (#13) is a chase-tier Rare Holo printing in Team Rocket Returns. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Piloswine is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Team Rocket Returns, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $39.00 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $39.00; Holofoil: $21.99; Normal: $18.00).
- Illustrator Tomokazu Komiya has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $39.00 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Piloswine worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $39.00 for ungraded Piloswine from Team Rocket Returns. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Piloswine from?
Piloswine is listed in Team Rocket Returns (EX) as card #13. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Piloswine?
Our catalog lists Piloswine as Rare Holo in Team Rocket Returns. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Piloswine good for collectors or players?
Piloswine includes gameplay stats in Team Rocket Returns. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
Should I grade Piloswine?
Grading only makes sense when Piloswine appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $39.00, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Piloswine?
Finish variants of Piloswine carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $39.00; Holofoil: $21.99; Normal: $18.00 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.