Bibarel Lv.29 - Stormfront (Common) [60/100]

Name: Bibarel Lv.29 - Stormfront (Common) [60/100]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: InStock

Bibarel Lv.29 Pokémon TCG card from the Stormfront set, featuring the Pokémon standing on water.

Estimated value

Up to $2

Rarity

Common(2/10)

BIBAREL LV.29 - STORMFRONT (COMMON) [60/100]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Bibarel Lv.29 Pokémon trading card from the Plasma Storm expansion. It features the beaver-like Pokémon Bibarel, depicted as a Stage 1 evolution of Bidoof. The card includes the Poké-BODY 'Unaware' and the attacks 'Amnesia' and 'Surf'. As a Common rarity card, it's a foundational piece for players utilizing Water-type decks from its era.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Dewott - Black & White "Noble Victories" (Japanese) [023/L-P], Hippowdon Lv.45 - Diamond & Pearl Base Set (Rare Holo) [29/130], Iron Moth - Scarlet & Violet: Paradox Rift (Holo Rare) [028/182].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The Lv.X mechanic and the 'Lv.' indicator on Pokémon names were present during the Diamond & Pearl and Platinum era of the Pokémon TCG, which is when the Stormfront set was released in North America in November 2008. This period brought new gameplay mechanics and continued the expansion of Pokémon introduced in the Sinnoh region, such as Bibarel. Stormfront was also notable for featuring several popular Pokémon and new Trainer cards, marking a significant point in the game's ongoing evolution.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%

CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 197 trading cards items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Mass produced historically
High survival rate
Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

Common rarity card, less attractive for counterfeiting.
Visual style and card frame align with known Stormfront set designs.
No visible indicators of misprints or unusual manufacturing that would suggest a counterfeit.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Identification of the character, set, rarity, and number is clear from the visual evidence, which firmly establishes the card's identity. The condition assessment is limited by image resolution.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Card name: Bibarel Lv.29
2Set icon: Present, indicating the Stormfront expansion (stylized wave).
3Card number: 60/100, which confirms it as a Common card from Stormfront.
4HP value: 100 HP, typical for a Stage 1 Pokémon of its level and era.
5Artist credit: 'Kouki Saitou' is visible, a known Pokémon TCG artist.

UNCERTAINTIES

•The image quality is not high enough to fully assess surface condition for minor scratches or indentations.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide clearer, higher-resolution images of the front and back of the card.
→Include images taken under direct, angled light to reveal any surface imperfections or holo scratches.
→Measure and photograph the centering of the card's front and back borders.
→Check for any subtle bends or creases by viewing the card from the side.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Based on the image, the card shows some corner wear, particularly on the top left. The surface appears relatively clean, but the image quality makes it difficult to assess for minor scratches or indentations. Overall, it seems to be in played or moderately played condition.