Purrloin – McDonald's Collection 2012 (#9)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Purrloin (#9) is a card from Other - McDonald's Collection 2012 released in 2012. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Knock Off attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, discard a random card from your opponent's hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $11.82, Cardmarket average sale is €18.00, Floor listings start near €25.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $11.82
- Cardmarket trend price: €16.26
- Recent low listing: €25.00
Card Details
- Set
- McDonald's Collection 2012
- Card Number
- 9
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Liepard
Attacks & Strategy
-
Knock Off
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, discard a random card from your opponent's hand.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Purrloin from McDonald's Collection 2012 represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2012, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Purrloin 9 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Purrloin's Knock Off deals 20 damage for Darkness + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, discard a random card from your opponent's hand.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Purrloin Cards
Looking for other Purrloin cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Collection 2012 #9 ← Current | 60 | 1 attack | Common | $11.82 |
�📦 McDonald's Collection 2012 Set Context
This Purrloin is part of the McDonald's Collection 2012 expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2012.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, 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 Purrloin 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
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Purrloin 9 was released in 2012 in the McDonald's Collection 2012 expansion. This set is part of the Other series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Atsuko Nishida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: McDonald's Collection 2012 is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Purrloin 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 Purrloin 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Purrloin works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.