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Purugly - Great Encounters (#50)
- Number
- 50
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Colorless
It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon's nest and claims it as its own.
Purugly - Great Encounters
Purugly is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Great Encounters Pokémon TCG set, released 2008, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 50 in the Great Encounters checklist, classified as a Colorless-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $2.74. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Purugly has been printed 8 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#50 in Great Encounters) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 64Solid
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-30. 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 51 sales · since 2022-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $3.26 | ||
| RAW | $3.22 | ||
| RAW | $3.22 | ||
| RAW | $3.26 | ||
| RAW | $2.85 | ||
| RAW | $3.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.98 | ||
| RAW | $2.98 | ||
| RAW | $2.93 | ||
| RAW | $2.95 | ||
| RAW | $2.84 | ||
| RAW | $2.84 | ||
| RAW | $2.95 | ||
| RAW | $2.84 | ||
| RAW | $2.78 | ||
| RAW | $2.69 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.80 | ||
| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.69 | ||
| RAW | $2.66 | ||
| RAW | $2.67 | ||
| RAW | $2.73 | ||
| RAW | $2.74 | ||
| RAW | $2.67 | ||
| RAW | $2.67 | ||
| RAW | $2.71 | ||
| RAW | $2.72 | ||
| RAW | $2.84 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.86 | ||
| RAW | $2.22 | ||
| RAW | $2.70 | ||
| RAW | $2.70 | ||
| RAW | $2.70 | ||
| RAW | $2.70 |
Other printings of Purugly
Purugly FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Purugly from Great Encounters worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $2.74. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-30. 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 Purugly?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Purugly has been printed 8 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Purugly?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori'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 Purugly released?
The Great Encounters set released in 2008, so this card (#50 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Purugly?
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 Purugly 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.