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Purrloin - McDonald's Collection 2012 (#9)
- Number
- 9
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- Energy
- Darkness
They steal from people for fun, but their victims can't help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.
Purrloin - McDonald's Collection 2012
Purrloin is a Pokémon card from the McDonald's Collection 2012 Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It sits at card number 9 in the McDonald's Collection 2012 checklist, classified as a Darkness-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is without a rarity tier assigned. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $13.69, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Purrloin has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#9 in McDonald's Collection 2012) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 70Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status, 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 6 active listings · updated just now
![Purrloin (9/12) [McDonald's Promos: 2012 Collection] Lightly Played Holofoil on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gdsAAeSwTNZqJ8on/s-l225.jpg)
Market price history
Sale History 15 sales · since 2025-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $1.77 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.64 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.71 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.56 | ||
| RAW | $1.41 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.70 | ||
| RAW | $1.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 |
Other printings of Purrloin
Purrloin FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Purrloin from McDonald's Collection 2012 worth?
Recent recorded market price is $13.69 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). 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 Purrloin?
This printing is without a rarity tier assigned. Purrloin has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Purrloin?
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. See Atsuko Nishida'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 Purrloin released?
The McDonald's Collection 2012 set released in 2012, so this card (#9 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Purrloin?
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 McDonald's Collection 2012 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.