Lotad
Lotad is a Common Pokémon TCG printing from Platinum (#81). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.91 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2009. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Lotad suits collectors working on Platinum who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Lotad from Platinum?
Lotad is a Pokémon card in Platinum numbered 81. It looks like an aquatic plant and serves as a ferry to Pokémon that can't swim. National Pokédex #270. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Lotad worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.91 for Lotad. Low and high spread runs $2.28 to $38.10. 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.
| Set | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Number | 81 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.91 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.17 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 50 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Energy Ball | Colorless 10+ Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Lotad but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way. |
| Synthesis | Grass Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a Grass Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. |
| Weakness | Lightning +10 |
How collectible is Lotad?
Lotad is listed as Common in Platinum. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Lotad?
Catalog fields: set Platinum, rarity Common. Illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. 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
Lotad from Platinum should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Lotad is catalogued as Common printing in Platinum, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $1.91.
- Illustrator Masakazu Fukuda has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.91 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Lotad worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.91 for ungraded Lotad from Platinum. 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 Lotad from?
Lotad is listed in Platinum (Platinum) as card #81. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Lotad?
Our catalog lists Lotad as Common in Platinum. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Lotad good for collectors or players?
Lotad includes gameplay stats in Platinum. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.