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Purugly

Diamond & Pearl 36/130 • rare

Set: Diamond & Pearl
Number: 36/130
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2007
Energy type: colorless energy
Market price: $3.10
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda

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Market

What it's worth

$3.10market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$2.96 – $3.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Purugly debuted in the Diamond & Pearl set, representing a shift in the trading card game as it introduced the fourth generation of Pokémon to players. As a Rare colorless-type card, it is valued by collectors for its role in showcasing the transition to the Sinnoh region's distinct art style and mechanics.

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Card face

What it does

90 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyHigh Hat

Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyBody Slam50

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknessfighting energy+20Retreatcolorless energy

It is a brazen brute that barges its way into another Pokémon's nest and claims it as its own.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Purugly was released as card number 36 in the Diamond & Pearl base set, which launched the fourth generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2007. This set marked a significant transition in the game's mechanics, introducing the concept of Pokémon LV.X and aligning the card designs with the aesthetic of the Nintendo DS titles released at the time. The card was designed to reflect the Pokémon's depiction in the Sinnoh region, where it serves as the signature partner for Team Galactic Commander Mars.

The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist known for his long-standing contributions to the franchise since its inception. Arita's work on this card emphasizes the feline Pokémon's imposing and somewhat temperamental nature, characteristic of its role in the game's lore. Within the competitive landscape of the 2007 format, Purugly was recognized for its 'Fake Out' attack, a signature move that allowed players to exert early game pressure.

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About

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