Dark Pupitar #41
🔥 Hot MoveDark Pupitar is card #41 from Team Rocket Returns, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $71.74 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Demand for Dark Pupitar #41 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Dark Pupitar at a glance
- 7-day average €5.73; 30-day average €4.81.
- Cardmarket trend price €4.64.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
- Live market value $71.74 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Dark Pupitar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Pupitar #41.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $46.49
- Mid
- $89.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $9.03
- Mid
- $11.90
- 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 Dark Pupitar #41
Printed as #41 in Team Rocket Returns, Dark Pupitar belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. The card carries 80 HP and Fighting/Darkness typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Emi Miwa illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $71.74, with listings from $46.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #41 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Emi Miwa
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting / Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Larvitar
- Pokédex
- #247
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Pupitar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Pupitar #41 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dark Streak
Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Rock Tumble
This attack's damage is not affected by Resistance.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Pupitar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Pupitar #41.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($71.74), Normal ($11.92).
At $71.74, Dark Pupitar draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $71.74, Dark Pupitar draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Dark Pupitar at a trend of €4.64, an average sold price of €5.21 and a near-mint floor of €1.39.
Dark Pupitar price history & movement
Recent sales average €5.73 over 7 days versus €4.81 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+19.1%).
Single-day average: €9.50; Cardmarket trend price €4.64.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $71.74–$71.74. The most recent snapshot of $71.74 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, 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 Dark Pupitar?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $71.74 market translates to a net of about $61.93 (eBay), $62.29 (TCGplayer), $67.80 (Cardmarket), $63.62 (Whatnot) or $71.74 (direct). That $9.81 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Dark Pupitar 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 Dark Pupitar #41.
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 Dark Pupitar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Pupitar #41 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $71.74 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $147.25 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $22.42. You need a graded sale of $117.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $56.51 (50.6% 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.
Dark Pupitar within Team Rocket Returns
By market value Dark Pupitar sits at #62 of 106 in Team Rocket Returns (set median $79.82).
It sits in the top 42% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Pupitar valuable
- The Emi Miwa artwork gives Dark Pupitar appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Fighting/Darkness typing means Dark Pupitar has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At $71.74 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- At Uncommon rarity, Dark Pupitar is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Dark Pupitar
- For Dark Pupitar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.73 and €4.81) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $71.74 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $71.74 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Dark Pupitar can realise well above the $46.49 low end.
Dark Pupitar value questions
How much is Dark Pupitar worth?
Dark Pupitar trades near $71.74 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $46.49–—; Cardmarket shows €4.64.
Is Dark Pupitar a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+19.1%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Dark Pupitar rare?
Dark Pupitar is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Dark Pupitar?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($71.74), Normal ($11.92). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dark Pupitar?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $71.74. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Dark Pupitar?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting/Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Emi Miwa also matters to collector demand.
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