Pupitar – Darkness Ablaze (#87)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Pupitar (#87) is an Uncommon card from Sword & Shield - Darkness Ablaze released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Sekio and the Sand Spray attack (20 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.06, Cardmarket average sale is €0.05, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.06
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.09
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Card Number
- 87
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Sekio
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Tyranitar
Attacks & Strategy
- Sand Spray [Fighting] — 20
-
Rocket Evolution
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
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💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Pupitar from Darkness Ablaze (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Sekio.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Pupitar 87 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Pupitar's Sand Spray deals 20 damage for Fighting energy.
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Pupitar Cards
Looking for other Pupitar cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darkness Ablaze #87 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.06 |
�📦 Darkness Ablaze Set Context
This Pupitar is part of the Darkness Ablaze expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Sekio, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Pupitar card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Uncommon cards from Darkness Ablaze are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Sekio resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Pupitar 87 was released in 2020 in the Darkness Ablaze expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Sekio. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Darkness Ablaze represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Pupitar with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Pupitar card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Pupitar works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.