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Dark Pupitar - Neo Destiny (#38)
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 38
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Fighting
It is encased within a hard shell, yet retains a great deal of mobility—a dangerous combination.
Dark Pupitar - Neo Destiny
Dark Pupitar is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Neo Destiny Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 38 in the Neo Destiny checklist, classified as a Fighting-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $13.98 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Dark Pupitar has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#38 in Neo Destiny) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 80Elite
Strong market heat, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5529m ago
Market price history
Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $3.30 | ||
| RAW | $4.52 | ||
| RAW | $3.19 | ||
| RAW | $3.48 | ||
| RAW | $3.09 | ||
| RAW | $3.64 | ||
| RAW | $3.21 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.74 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.49 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.08 | ||
| RAW | $2.78 | ||
| RAW | $3.15 | ||
| RAW | $3.82 | ||
| RAW | $3.08 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.14 | ||
| RAW | $3.50 | ||
| RAW | $3.82 | ||
| RAW | $3.11 | ||
| RAW | $3.50 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.39 | ||
| RAW | $4.47 | ||
| RAW | $2.60 | ||
| RAW | $3.49 | ||
| RAW | $3.59 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.48 | ||
| RAW | $3.63 | ||
| RAW | $2.74 | ||
| RAW | $3.25 | ||
| RAW | $3.22 | ||
| RAW | $2.88 | ||
| RAW | $3.29 | ||
| RAW | $3.16 | ||
| RAW | $3.20 | ||
| RAW | $3.74 | ||
| RAW | $2.75 | ||
| RAW | $2.75 | ||
| RAW | $2.66 | ||
| RAW | $2.98 | ||
| RAW | $2.46 | ||
| RAW | $2.93 | ||
| RAW | $3.17 | ||
| RAW | $4.10 | ||
| RAW | $3.49 | ||
| RAW | $4.01 | ||
| RAW | $3.16 | ||
| RAW | $3.36 | ||
| RAW | $3.81 | ||
| RAW | $3.17 | ||
| RAW | $3.57 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.63 | ||
| RAW | $4.25 | ||
| RAW | $8.82 | ||
| RAW | $4.94 | ||
| RAW | $3.04 | ||
| RAW | $3.34 |
Other printings of Dark Pupitar
Dark Pupitar FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Dark Pupitar from Neo Destiny worth?
Recent recorded market price is $13.98 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Dark Pupitar?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Dark Pupitar has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Dark Pupitar?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita'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 Dark Pupitar released?
The Neo Destiny set released in 2002, so this card (#38 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Dark Pupitar?
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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Neo Destiny set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.