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Pupitar 38/95

Name: Pupitar #38 - HS Unleashed | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: hgss2-38
Price: 0.42 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: HS—Unleashed Released: May 12, 2010

Pokémon

Fighting Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 9.3 packs (10.8%) Evolves From: Larvitar Evolves To: Tyranitar

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0.42 $0.01 (2.44%)

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2.23 $1.63 (42.23%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA7	8.50	—	x20

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	16.00	—	x7.2
PSA8	28.00	—	x13

About Pupitar

Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pupitar
National Pokédex #247
Card Number 38/95
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorSumiyoshi Kizuki
Release Date12/05/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HS—Unleashed
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
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Resistance Lightning -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Poké-Body: Boost Gas
If Pupitar has any Energy attached to it, the Retreat Cost of Pupitar is 0.

Attacks

Rage20+
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Pupitar.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pupitar breaking through a stone wall, its determined eyes piercing the rubble. Behind it, a snowy landscape with a lone tree contrasts with Pupitar’s rugged, hard shell power.

Playability Overview

Pupitar's free retreat with energy encourages strategic switching and damage buildup, making it a flexible attacker that benefits from sustained hits to amplify its Rage damage.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Rock Solid DefenseThis card's art showcases Pupitar emerging from a rocky environment, which makes it a perfect fit for a "Cave Dwellers" page. The gritty texture and earthy tones contrast nicely with more vibrant cards. Pair it with other rock types or Pokémon that have a tough exterior to amplify the rugged theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Determined / Earthy Tones / Evolving Strength / Shell Shocked