Pupitar #39
Pupitar #39 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $5.19, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Pupitar #39. Sell on your own schedule.
Pupitar at a glance
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Set: Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver, 2010).
- Live market value $5.19 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
Pupitar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pupitar #39.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1.20
- Mid
- $5.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.24
- Mid
- $0.50
- High
- —
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About Pupitar #39
Pupitar is the #39 of 95 card in Unleashed, a classic-era set released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. The card carries 80 HP and Fighting typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $5.19, with listings from $1.20 to —.
“Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.”
Printed flavour text on the Unleashed #39 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Unleashed
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #39 / 95
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Larvitar
- Pokédex
- #247
- Released
- 2010/05/12
Pupitar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pupitar #39 — the playability layer behind the price.
Hammer In
Speed Attack
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Resistance
- Lightning -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Pupitar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pupitar #39.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $5.19, Normal at $0.64.
In the $5.19 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $5.19 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Pupitar, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pupitar price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our first recorded snapshot for Pupitar is October 26, 2026 at $5.19 — range, volatility and drawdown statistics populate as the daily record grows.
Cardmarket averages
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 $5.19 nets roughly $4.20 on eBay, $4.23 on TCGplayer, $4.58 via Cardmarket, $4.32 on Whatnot or $5.19 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $0.99.
As a uncommon card, Pupitar sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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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 #39 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 $5.19 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 $51.17 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.0% 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 Unleashed
Within Unleashed it is the #66 most valuable of 68 tracked cards; the set median is $17.31.
That is 70% below the middle of the set — a top-4% position.
The set's top card is Suicune & Entei LEGEND (#94), valued at $340.00.
What makes Pupitar valuable
- Pupitar is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- The Kouki Saitou artwork gives Pupitar appeal beyond pure playability.
- With steady supply, Pupitar is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Pupitar is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era cards like Pupitar (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Pupitar
- Unleashed was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Pupitar can realise well above the $1.20 low end.
- 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 (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.19 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Pupitar value questions
What is Pupitar #39 worth?
Pupitar trades near $5.19 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $1.20–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Should I buy Pupitar?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Pupitar?
Pupitar is a Uncommon card from Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Pupitar are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.19), Normal ($0.64). 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 $5.19. 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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