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Karrablast — Noble Victories Pokémon card

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$0.29

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PSA 10

$59.10

PSA 9.5

$58.00

PSA 9

$28.13

PSA 8

$9.63

PSA 7

$9.63

KarrablastNoble Victories #8 Pokémon Card

Noble Victories·#8·2011

Karrablast, the Clamping Pokémon, is a Bug-type introduced in Generation V, known for its unique evolutionary method involving Shelmet. This specific card from the 2011 Noble Victories set is a common basic Pokémon, notable for its intriguing "Mysterious Evolution" ability that reflects its in-game mechanic. Here, you'll find detailed Pokédex lore, a breakdown of its attacks and their energy costs, along with its weakness, resistance, and key historical context for this edition.

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Card Number
#8
Release Date
November 15, 2011
Language
EN
Set Code
BW3

Karrablast is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, hailing from the Unova region. Known as the Clamping Pokémon, its most distinctive characteristic is its symbiotic relationship with Shelmet, which triggers its evolution into Escavalier. Karrablast itself resembles a blue and black beetle-like creature with a small, pointed horn. Its natural habitat includes forests and marshes, where it often seeks out Shelmet. In the games, Karrablast is typically found in areas like Route 6 and Pinwheel Forest. Its diet primarily consists of the inner fluid of Shelmet, which it extracts during the evolution process. Behaviorally, Karrablast is often depicted as being somewhat aggressive or territorial, especially when encountering Shelmet. In the anime, Karrablast has appeared in various episodes, often highlighting its unique evolution method. While not a central figure, its evolutionary line is a popular example of trade evolution. Karrablast's design and evolution mechanism have made it a memorable addition to the Pokémon world, showcasing the intricate ecological relationships within the Pokémon universe. Its Bug typing gives it advantages against Grass, Psychic, and Dark types, while making it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, and Rock types.

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Ungraded$0
Grade 8$10
Grade 9$28
Grade 9.5$58
SGC 10$35
CGC 10$47
PSA 10$59
BGS 10$77
BGS 10 Black$385
CGC 10 Pristine$85

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