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Galvantula - Dark Explorers (#43)
- Number
- 43
- Illustrator
- Akira Komayama
- Energy
- Lightning
They employ an electrically charged web to trap their prey. While it is immobilized by shock, they leisurely consume it.
Galvantula - Dark Explorers
Galvantula is a Rare Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by Akira Komayama. It sits at card number 43 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.44 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Galvantula has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#43 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 63Solid
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.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
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Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 111 sales · since 2021-07-01
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| PSA 9 | $13.43 | ||
| PSA 10 | $36.09 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
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| PSA 9 | $13.43 | ||
| PSA 10 | $36.09 | ||
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| PSA 9 | $13.43 | ||
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| PSA 10 | $36.09 | ||
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| PSA 9 | $13.41 | ||
| PSA 10 | $36.05 | ||
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| PSA 9 | $13.39 | ||
| PSA 10 | $35.98 | ||
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Other printings of Galvantula
Galvantula FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Galvantula from Dark Explorers worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1.44 (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 Galvantula?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Galvantula has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Galvantula?
Akira Komayama illustrated this card. See Akira Komayama'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 Galvantula released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2012, so this card (#43 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Galvantula?
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 Dark Explorers 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.