Purugly
Diamond and Pearl · 36/130 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
36/130
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Purugly: Rarity & Collectibility
Purugly in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #36/130 of the Diamond and Pearl set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Purugly?
In 2026, a Near Mint Purugly (Rare, Diamond and Pearl #36/130) changes hands at roughly $8.48, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $8.48, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.60. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $8.48, Lightly Played $3.04, Moderately Played $0.95, Heavily Played $0.57, Damaged $0.60 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.18 | $2.18 | $2.18 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.04 | $3.04 | $3.04 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.48 | $8.48 | $8.48 | 30 |
Collector Outlook for Purugly
Purugly holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Purugly on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
