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Karrablast

Black Bolt 09/86 • common

Set: Black Bolt
Number: 09/86
Rarity: Common
Released: 2025
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.06
Artist: DOM

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$0.06market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.04 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Karrablast card from the Black Bolt set showcases the Bug-type Pokémon's unique evolutionary mechanic, which historically required a trade with a Shelmet to trigger its transformation. While its common rarity makes it a widely accessible piece, collectors value its inclusion for its role in representing the tactical depth of the Generation V Pokémon era.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

AbilityStimulated Evolution

If you have Shelmet in play, this Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it.

Cost: colorless energyHorn Attack10

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Karrablast was introduced as part of the Black & White series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, specifically appearing in the Noble Victories expansion, often associated with regional sets like Black Bolt. This creature was designed to reflect its status as a Bug-type Pokémon from the Unova region, utilizing the game's evolving mechanics to represent its dual-type potential. The artwork emphasizes its chitinous, beetle-like aesthetic, maintaining the established visual language of the fifth generation of Pokémon designs.

The card was released during a period when the trading card game was expanding its roster to include the newly introduced Unova Pokédex. As a common card, it served as a foundational element for deck-building, designed to be accessible to newer players while reinforcing the grass-type archetypes of the era. It was received as a standard utility card, valued primarily for its functional role in play rather than for competitive rarity or prestige.

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