Pupitar (Japanese)
SM8: Super-Burst Impact · 055/095 · Common
Current Prices
Number
055/095
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Pupitar (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Pupitar (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #055/095 of the SM8: Super-Burst Impact 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 Pupitar (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Pupitar (Japanese) (Common, SM8: Super-Burst Impact #055/095) changes hands at roughly $1.21, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.21, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $2.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.21 | $1.21 | $1.21 | 31 |
Collector Outlook for Pupitar (Japanese)
As a Common, Pupitar (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Pupitar (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
