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Dark Quilava 39/105

Name: Dark Quilava #39 - Neo Destiny | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: neo4-39
Price: 22.39 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Neo Destiny Released: Feb 28, 2002

Pokémon: Quilava

Fire Type Uncommon Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita Pull Rate: 1 in 12.3 packs (8.1%) Evolves From: Cyndaquil Evolves To: Typhlosion

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

22.39 $2.13 (10.51%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

5.15 $0.32 (6.63%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	294.45	—	x13
PSA9	94.60	3.57%	x4.2
PSA8	49.22	51.91%	x2.2
PSA7	42.39	37.67%	x1.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	153.18	19.83%	x30
PSA9	52.60	62.75%	x10
PSA8	20.41	20.70%	x4.0

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
86
24.86%
$294.45
PSA 9 Mint
170
49.13%
$94.60
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
56
16.18%
$49.22
PSA 7 Near Mint
17
4.91%
$42.39
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
10
2.89%
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PSA 5 Excellent
5
1.45%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.29%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Dark Quilava 39/105 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $22.39 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $57.92

$22.39

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$42.39

PSA 7 −$13.51

$49.22

PSA 8 −$7.57

$94.60

PSA 9 +$31.91

$294.45

PSA 10 +$205.78

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $22.39 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.

Population Report (PSA)

About Dark Quilava

If it turns its back to an opponent, it is a sign that it is getting ready to attack.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Quilava
National Pokédex #[156]
Card Number 39/105
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date28/02/2002
SeriesNeo
Expansion Neo Destiny
Evolves From
Cyndaquil
Evolves To
Typhlosion
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Incinerate
Show the top card of your opponent's deck to all players. If it's a Trainer card, discard it.
Rushing Magma20×
Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. (If there are fewer than 5 cards in your deck, discard all of them.) This attack does 20 damage for each Fire Energy card you discarded in this way.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dark Quilava spiraling through intense flames, its fierce eyes focused and body coiled, ready to unleash a powerful fire attack in a swirling blaze of molten energy.

Playability Overview

Dark Quilava offers strategic deck-thinning and disruption with Incinerate, while Rushing Magma can deliver scalable damage by sacrificing Energy cards, making it a risk-reward option for aggressive Fire-type decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery TacticsThis Dark Quilava radiates intensity with its striking flames and bold colors. It's a perfect fit for a "Battle Ready" page, especially with its Trainer discard ability that adds a strategic twist. Pair it with other fiery Pokémon like Houndoom for a cohesive vibe, showcasing your most fierce battlers.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Warm Tones / Strategy / Firestorm

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Dark Quilava #39/105 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Dark Quilava #39/105 from Neo Destiny — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Dark Quilava #39/105 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Dark Quilava has moved up 10.5% to $22.39. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Dark Quilava #39/105?

Dark Quilava #39/105 appears roughly 1 in 12.3 packs, which works out at 8.1% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Neo Destiny.

How rare is Dark Quilava #39/105?

Dark Quilava #39/105 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Neo Destiny.

Is Dark Quilava #39/105 worth grading?

At $22.39 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $294.45, giving a net return of +$205.78 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$31.91 and PSA 8 returns −$7.57, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Dark Quilava #39/105 exist?

PSA have graded 346 copies of Dark Quilava #39/105, of which 86 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 24.9%, or roughly 1 in 4.0 graded copies.

Is Dark Quilava #39/105 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 24.9% gem rate, Dark Quilava grades worse than the Neo Destiny average by 2.1 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Dark Quilava #39/105?

Dark Quilava #39/105 was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, who has illustrated 1418 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Dark Quilava #39/105 released?

Dark Quilava #39/105 was released on 28 February 2002 as part of Neo Destiny. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 2 Pokémon from the Johto region.

Dark Quilava 39/105