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Carnivine - Dark Explorers (#5)
- Number
- 5
- Illustrator
- Yukiko Baba
- Energy
- Grass
It binds itself to trees on marshes. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling drool and gulps them down.
Carnivine - Dark Explorers
Carnivine is a Rare Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by Yukiko Baba. It sits at card number 5 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $1.89. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Carnivine has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#5 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 61Solid
Strong grading upside. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
Live listings load on-demand for cards above $5 market price. For this card, search eBay directly:
Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 124 sales · since 2021-01-01
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| RAW | $1.56 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
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| RAW | $1.41 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.68 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.41 | ||
| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.68 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.68 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.18 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.68 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.42 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.64 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.32 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.58 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.17 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.52 | ||
| PSA 10 | $45.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
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| RAW | $2.53 | ||
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| RAW | $2.53 |
Other printings of Carnivine
Carnivine FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Carnivine from Dark Explorers worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $1.89. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Carnivine?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Carnivine has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Carnivine?
Yukiko Baba illustrated this card. See Yukiko Baba's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Carnivine released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2012, so this card (#5 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Carnivine?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Carnivine legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.