Carracosta-GX

Carracosta-GX

Selected Masterpiece • SM239/248
Artist PLANETA Tsuji
Market Price $1.17
SM Black Star Promos Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

PLANETA Tsuji

PLANETA Tsuji has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2017, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Sun & Moon-era releases, including Battle Styles, Cosmic Eclipse, and Evolving Skies, with a digital, energetic visual approach.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Carracosta-GX card captures a moment of this ancient turtle Pokémon emerging from the ocean's depths, its sturdy shell glistening under the sunlight. The waves crash around it, suggesting a sense of power and stability, as if Carracosta is both protector and guardian of its aquatic realm. Its determined expression and strong posture convey a readiness to face any challenge that comes its way. This scene immerses the viewer in a tranquil yet formidable underwater world.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Fighting
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/02/2017

Ground Crush

160

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Stone Age-GX

Put any number of Pokémon that evolve from Unidentified Fossil from your discard pile onto your Bench. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost