Pupitar #9
🔥 Hot MovePupitar #9 sits in the POP series and carries a live market value of $14.71, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 Pupitar #9 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pupitar at a glance
- Live market value $14.71 for the Normal print.
- Short-term trend 69.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Cardmarket trend price €7.31.
- POP Series 1, POP series, 2004.
Pupitar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pupitar #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.00
- Mid
- $14.99
- 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 Pupitar #9
POP Series 1 placed Pupitar at #9; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2004 within the POP series. A Fighting-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Hisao Nakamura and currently trades at $14.71 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $8.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 1
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #9 / 17
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Larvitar
- Pokédex
- #247
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Pupitar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pupitar #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rock Smash
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Pupitar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pupitar #9.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($14.71) — 1 version in total.
At $14.71 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $14.71 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Pupitar trends at €7.31 on Cardmarket (avg sold €5.75, lowest NM €0.99).
Pupitar price history & movement
Recent sales average €6.87 over 7 days versus €4.05 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+69.6%).
Single-day average: €7.99; Cardmarket trend price €7.31.
Pupitar has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $14.53 to $14.71; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.6%, 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 Pupitar?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Pupitar at $14.71 nets roughly $12.46 on eBay, $12.53 on TCGplayer, $13.62 via Cardmarket, $12.81 on Whatnot or $14.71 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.25.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pupitar #9.
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 Pupitar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pupitar #9 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Pupitar #9.
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 $14.71 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $60.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-40.4% 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 POP Series 1
Within POP Series 1 it is the #7 most valuable of 12 tracked cards; the set median is $16.13.
That is 9% below the middle of the set — a top-50% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#3), valued at $356.33.
What makes Pupitar valuable
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Hisao Nakamura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Pupitar is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era cards like Pupitar (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- With steady supply, Pupitar is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Pupitar
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.71 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- POP Series 1 was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Pupitar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Pupitar has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.87 and €4.05) to time entries and exits.
Pupitar value questions
What is Pupitar #9 worth?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $14.71 (low $8.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €7.31.
Should I buy Pupitar?
Short-term momentum is rising (+69.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Pupitar?
Pupitar is a Uncommon card from POP Series 1 (POP 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 Pupitar?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($14.71). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Pupitar sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.71. 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 Pupitar?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Hisao Nakamura also matters to collector demand.
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