Pupitar, Darkness Ablaze 087/189, uncommon

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Pupitar

Darkness Ablaze 087/189 • uncommon

Set: Darkness Ablaze
Number: 087/189
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2020
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $0.05
Artist: Sekio

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What it's worth

$0.05market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$0.02 – $0.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This fighting-type card represents a crucial transitional stage in a classic evolutionary line. Its status as an uncommon find makes it a steady, reliable addition for those building a comprehensive collection of these creatures.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: fighting energySand Spray20

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyRocket Evolution40

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Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Even sealed in its shell, it can move freely. Hard and fast, it has outstanding destructive power.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pupitar card, numbered 087/189, was released in the 2020 expansion set Darkness Ablaze for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to spotlight the powerful V and VMAX mechanics introduced in the Sword and Shield series, bringing a focus on high-stakes gameplay and striking card artwork. It serves as an evolutionary bridge in the game, representing the transitional phase between Larvitar and the formidable Tyranitar.

The artwork for this particular card was produced by illustrator Mizue, known for a clean, stylized approach to Pokémon character design. In this instance, the illustration captures Pupitar in a dynamic, slightly grounded pose that emphasizes its rock-solid, metallic-like shell and its status as a Fighting-type creature. Like many uncommon cards in the Sword and Shield era, it was intended to provide accessible deck-building utility while maintaining the high artistic standards established for the franchise's card releases.

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About

About Pupitar

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