Floette - BREAKthrough (Reverse Holo Rare) [102/162]

Name: Floette - BREAKthrough (Reverse Holo Rare) [102/162]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Pokémon TCG Floette card from the BREAKthrough set, featuring original artwork and card details.

Estimated value

$1 - $5

Rarity

Average(4/10)

COLLECTOR'S BREAKDOWN: FLOETTE - BREAKTHROUGH (REVERSE HOLO RARE) [102/162]

This is a Floette Pokémon TCG card from the BREAKthrough expansion. This particular card features the 'Single Bloom Pokémon' with a vivid illustration by Midori Harada. Floette is depicted holding a large red flower, surrounded by a whimsical, detailed floral garden scene. The card's attacks, 'Aromatherapy' and 'Magical Leaf', align with its Grass typing and lore as a flower-wielding Pokémon. The card appears to be a Reverse Holo variant, with the main card surface being holographic around the non-holographic artwork.

CULTURAL CARD LORE

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese FolkloreAncient to Modern

Floette's connection to flowers and nature spirits can be seen as a parallel to Kodama or other nature-based yōkai prevalent in Japanese mythology, representing the spirits of trees or natural places.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The 'collecting', 'trading', and 'battling' aspects are the primary rituals associated with Pokémon cards, where players construct decks and engage in strategic gameplay or simply collect for their aesthetic appeal.

Meaning Through Time

2010s

Floette, as a newer Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, represents the continued expansion of the Pokémon universe and its ability to introduce new creature archetypes while staying true to its core themes of nature, friendship, and evolution.

CARD HISTORY & PRINT RUNS

The BREAKthrough expansion, released in November 2015, was part of the XY series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set is notable for introducing the BREAK evolution mechanic, though this specific Floette card does not feature it. Floette (and its pre-evolution Flabébé) were introduced in the Generation VI games Pokémon X and Y, set in the Kalos region, heavily influenced by France. The lore of Floette centers around its deep connection with flowers, embodying themes of nature and symbiotic relationships within the Pokémon world.

COLLECTOR INTEL

Floette made its debut in the Pokémon X and Y video games, representing the second stage in a three-stage evolutionary line (Flabébé, Floette, Florges).

Floette's design is inspired by the floret, a small flower, and possibly by fairies or garden spirits.

HOW SCARCE IS IT?

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

Common, relatively low-value card type with little incentive for counterfeiting.
English language and standard set details are visible and consistent.
The holographic pattern appears consistent with genuine Reverse Holo cards.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The essential identifying markers like card name, set number, set symbol, and year are clearly visible, allowing for confident identification of the card and its variant.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Character 'Floette' and 'STAGE 1' evolution visible.
2Set code '102/162' and set symbol for BREAKthrough are clear.
3Illustrator 'Midori Harada' and copyright '©2015 Pokemon' are present.
4Holographic sheen visible around the artwork, indicating a Reverse Holo variant.
5English language card.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Examine the back of the card for any wear, whitening, or printing defects.
→Inspect the edges and corners with a magnifying glass for micro-creases or fraying.
→Assess centering on both the front and back for optimal grading potential.
→Check surface for any scratches or indentations under angled light.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The card appears to be in at least 'Near Mint' condition from the front, with good centering and no immediately visible creasing or severe edge wear. The corners look relatively sharp. However, a full assessment would require inspecting the back surface for any imperfections and examining the edges and corners closely under magnification.

Surface

The card exhibits a glossy finish characteristic of modern Pokémon cards. As a reverse holo, the card's surface outside the art box should show a rainbow-like sheen, which is visible in the provided image. The artwork itself appears to be a standard non-foil print within the main illustration window.