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Dark Pupitar 38/105

Name: Dark Pupitar #38 - Neo Destiny | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: neo4-38
Price: 13.98 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Neo Destiny Released: Feb 28, 2002

Pokémon

Fighting Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 12.3 packs (8.1%) Evolves From: Larvitar Evolves To: Tyranitar

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first Edition

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13.98 $0.39 (2.87%)

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unlimited

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3.44 $0.04 (1.18%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	72.01	—	x5.2
PSA9	27.75	—	x2.0
PSA8	13.03	—	x0.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	20.00	—	x5.8
PSA8	15.93	55.25%	x4.6

About Dark Pupitar

It is encased within a hard shell, yet retains a great deal of mobility—a dangerous combination.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Pupitar
National Pokédex #247
Card Number 38/105
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date28/02/2002
SeriesNeo
Expansion Neo Destiny
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 Points60 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Resistance Lightning -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Rock Tackle40
Dark Pupitar does 10 damage to itself. Dark Pupitar can't use this attack during your next turn.
Explosive Evolution
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance. Then, search your deck for an Evolution card named Dark Tyranitar and put it on Dark Pupitar. (This counts as evolving Dark Pupitar.) Shuffle your deck afterward.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dark Pupitar floating ominously with sharp, angular features and a hardened shell, its piercing eyes glowing amidst a swirling, shadowy yellow and brown background, exuding a mysterious, threatening aura.

Playability Overview

Dark Pupitar's ability to evolve quickly with Explosive Evolution adds strategic momentum, but its self-damaging and cooldown on Rock Tackle require careful timing to avoid weakening your board.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Eerie EvolutionThis Dark Pupitar has a shadowy vibe that really stands out with its ominous colors. It feels like it belongs on a "Creepy Critters" page, especially next to other Dark types or Pokémon with mysterious evolutions. The rocky texture and intense expression make it a perfect fit for a page focused on darker themes.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Mysterious / Dark Tones / Evolutionary Path / Unsettling