Dark Pupitar 41/109

Name: Dark Pupitar #41 - Team Rocket Returns | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex7-41
Price: 11.22 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Returns Released: Nov 1, 2004

Pokémon

Fighting Type

Darkness Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 17.5 packs (5.7%) Evolves From: Larvitar Evolves To: Tyranitar

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

11.22 $0.11 (0.97%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

71.74

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takashi Yoneda

Promotional / Event Release

6.89

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	64.68	—	x5.8
PSA9	36.94	70.77%	x3.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,187.91	6.94%	x30
PSA9	171.44	—	x2.4
PSA8	38.30	—	x0.5
PSA7	60.00	—	x0.8

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
25
41.67%
$64.68
PSA 9 Mint
22
36.67%
$36.94
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
5
8.33%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
4
6.67%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
1.67%
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PSA 5 Excellent
2
3.33%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
1
1.67%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Dark Pupitar 41/109 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $11.22 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $45.08

$11.22

Raw

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PSA 7 —

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PSA 8 —

$36.94

PSA 9 −$7.08

$64.68

PSA 10 +$17.05

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $11.22 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pupitar
National Pokédex #[247]
Card Number 41/109
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorEmi Miwa
Release Date01/11/2004
SeriesEX
Expansion Team Rocket Returns
Evolves From
Larvitar
Evolves To
Tyranitar
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting, Darkness
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Dark Streak20
Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Rock Tumble40
This attack's damage is not affected by Resistance.

Rules

This Pokémon is both Fighting Darkness type.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a shadowy Pupitar emerging from swirling dark smoke and intense red light, its piercing eyes glowing with determination and menace as it prepares to unleash its powerful attacks.

Playability Overview

Dark Pupitar offers strategic value by combining Paralysis potential with consistent damage unaffected by resistance, making it useful for disrupting opponents while steadily chipping away at their Pokémon.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Shadowed EvolutionThis Dark Pupitar gives off a mysterious vibe with its dark colors and intense expression. It deserves a spot on a "Dark Type Evolution" page, ideally alongside other shadowy Pokémon like Houndoom or Umbreon. The contrasting colors can really make this card pop among its companions.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Dark Palette / Evolutionary Journey / Hidden Depths

Dark Pupitar 41/109