Frost Rotom #RT2
As card #RT2 in Rising Rivals, Frost Rotom is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $48.90 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Frost Rotom #RT2 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Frost Rotom at a glance
- Set: Rising Rivals (Platinum, 2009).
- Live market value $48.90 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €2.90.
- Short-term trend 2.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Frost Rotom price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Frost Rotom #RT2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $44.99
- Mid
- $78.19
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Frost Rotom #RT2
Rising Rivals placed Frost Rotom at #RT2; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2009 within the Platinum series. The card carries 90 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Hironobu Yoshida illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $48.90, with listings from $44.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #RT2 / 111
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hironobu Yoshida
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #479
- Released
- 2009/05/16
Frost Rotom attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Frost Rotom #RT2 — the playability layer behind the price.
Frost Shift
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this power. Frost Rotom's type is Water until the end of your turn.
Hail
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Crushing Ice
Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness +20
- Resistance
- Colorless -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Frost Shift
- Attacks
- 2
Frost Rotom price analysis
What drives the current market value of Frost Rotom #RT2.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($48.90) — 1 version in total.
This $48.90 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $48.90 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Frost Rotom trends at €2.90 on Cardmarket (avg sold —, lowest NM €4.99).
Frost Rotom price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.70 over 7 days versus €3.61 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+2.5%).
Single-day average: €2.74; Cardmarket trend price €2.90.
Frost Rotom has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $45.99 to $48.90; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Frost Rotom?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $48.90 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $42.12 via eBay's default tier, $42.37 on TCGplayer, $46.11 on Cardmarket, $43.27 on Whatnot and $48.90 selling directly — a $6.78 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Frost Rotom sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Frost Rotom #RT2.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Frost Rotom?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Frost Rotom #RT2 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Frost Rotom #RT2.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $48.90 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $66.36 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $94.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $16.63 (18.7% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Frost Rotom within Rising Rivals
Within Rising Rivals it is the #26 most valuable of 78 tracked cards; the set median is $27.60.
That is 77% above the middle of the set — a top-68% position.
The set's top card is Snorlax (#111), valued at $999.99.
What makes Frost Rotom valuable
- Hironobu Yoshida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era cards like Frost Rotom (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Its Lightning typing means Frost Rotom has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Frost Rotom is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Priced at $48.90 with steady supply, Frost Rotom sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Frost Rotom
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $48.90 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Frost Rotom, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Frost Rotom can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Frost Rotom can realise well above the $44.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.70 and €3.61) to time entries and exits.
Frost Rotom value questions
How much is Frost Rotom worth?
Frost Rotom trades near $48.90 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $44.99–—; Cardmarket shows €2.90.
Will Frost Rotom hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Frost Rotom?
Frost Rotom is a Rare card from Rising Rivals (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Frost Rotom?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Reverse Holofoil ($48.90). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Frost Rotom?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $48.90. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Frost Rotom's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hironobu Yoshida also matters to collector demand.
