Pupitar #56
From Aquapolis, Pupitar (#56) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $34.25 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Pupitar #56 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Pupitar at a glance
- Recent averages: €3.06 (7d), €3.05 (30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €2.64 (EUR).
- From Aquapolis (E-Card), released 2003.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Trades around $34.25 on TCGplayer.
Pupitar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pupitar #56.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $299.64
- Mid
- $420.43
- High
- —
- Low
- $10.00
- Mid
- $14.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pupitar #56
Aquapolis placed Pupitar at #56; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the E-Card series. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Naoyo Kimura and currently trades at $34.25 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $299.64 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #56 / 147
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Larvitar
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Pupitar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pupitar #56 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thrash
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage. If tails, Pupitar does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Pupitar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pupitar #56.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($34.25), Normal ($11.11) — 2 versions in total.
This $34.25 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $34.25 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Pupitar trends at €2.64 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.40, lowest NM €0.95).
Pupitar price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €3.06, 0.3% above the 30-day average of €3.05.
The most recent 24-hour average is €5.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.64.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $34.25–$34.25. The most recent snapshot of $34.25 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Pupitar?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $34.25 market translates to a net of about $29.41 (eBay), $29.58 (TCGplayer), $32.19 (Cardmarket), $30.22 (Whatnot) or $34.25 (direct). That $4.84 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Pupitar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pupitar #56 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 $34.25 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $34.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $80.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.46 (2.0% 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.
Pupitar within Aquapolis
Within Aquapolis it is the #133 most valuable of 174 tracked cards; the set median is $63.74.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 24%.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Pupitar valuable
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At Uncommon rarity, Pupitar is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Pupitar is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Pupitar comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Priced at $34.25 with steady supply, Pupitar sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Pupitar
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $34.25 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pupitar has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Pupitar can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Pupitar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Pupitar value questions
What is the value of Pupitar?
The current TCGplayer market value is $34.25 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $299.64 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.64.
Should I buy Pupitar?
Short-term momentum is steady (+0.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Pupitar rare?
Pupitar is a Uncommon card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Pupitar have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($34.25), Normal ($11.11). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Pupitar?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $34.25. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Pupitar's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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