Pupitar – Team Up (#80)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Pupitar (#80) is an Uncommon card from Sun & Moon - Team Up released in 2019. It showcases artwork by Anesaki Dynamic and the Payback attack (30+ damage), If your opponent has exactly 1 Prize card remaining, this attack does 90 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.14, Cardmarket average sale is €0.08, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.14
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.08
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Team Up
- Card Number
- 80
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Anesaki Dynamic
- HP
- 80
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Tyranitar
Attacks & Strategy
-
Payback
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 30+
If your opponent has exactly 1 Prize card remaining, this attack does 90 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Pupitar from Team Up (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Anesaki Dynamic.
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 80 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Pupitar's Payback deals 30+ damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: If your opponent has exactly 1 Prize card remaining, this attack does 90 more damage.
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.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Up #80 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $0.14 |
�📦 Team Up Set Context
This Pupitar is part of the Team Up expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Anesaki Dynamic, 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 Team Up are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Anesaki Dynamic 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 80 was released in 2019 in the Team Up expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Anesaki Dynamic. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Team Up represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Pupitar have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. 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.