Typhlosion 28/165
Pokemon card from Expedition Base Set · released Sep 15, 2002
Typhlosion is a Holo Rare Fire-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 28/165 in Expedition Base Set (released Sep 15, 2002), illustrated by K. Hoshiba. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$202.50 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$202.50.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$202.50 | ~$135.00 | ~$1,067.30 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$149.99 | ~$188.70 | ~$244.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 28/165 |
| Rarity | Holo Rare |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 100 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Quilava |
| Artist | K. Hoshiba |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number28/165Card 28 of the 165 in the main Expedition Base Set list.
- Set symbol
The small Expedition Base Set symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityHolo Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. K. Hoshiba” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-POWER: Heat UpOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may count the total number of Energy cards attached to all of your Pokémon and all of your opponent's Pokémon. If your opponent has more total Energy cards attached, you may search your deck for 1 Fire Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Benched Pokémon, if any. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Typhlosion is affected by a Special Condition.
Super Singe50Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Weakness: Water x2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Typhlosion printings
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All Typhlosion cards · Expedition Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.