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)

FLOETTE - BREAKTHROUGH (REVERSE HOLO RARE) [102/162]: IDENTIFICATION

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.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Sliggoo (Holo) - XY Furious Fists [59/111], Cavallone Tropicale (Tropical Tidal Wave) - Italian 2006 World Championships Promo #36, Vegeta - Dramatic Art (Ultra God Mission 5) [UGM5-020 DA].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

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.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

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

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 125 trading cards items at rarity 4 or higher.

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.