Golurk 35 / 98 Pokemon Card from Ancient Origins Set
Golurk is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It is featured in the Ancient Origins set of the XY series, illustrated by artist kawayoo. The flavor…
Set: Ancient Origins
Number: 35/98
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Golurk Pokémon Card
Golurk is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Ancient Origins set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 35/98 and is classified as Rare. The Ancient Origins set was released on August 12, 2015.
The card includes the flavor text: “It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.”.
Golurk Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Golurk
Card number: 35/98
Set: Ancient Origins
Series: XY
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 130
Artist: kawayoo
Release date: August 12, 2015
National Pokédex number: 623
Why Collect the Golurk Pokémon Card?
Golurk is a solid addition to the Ancient Origins set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Golurk Pokémon Card
Golurk was illustrated by kawayoo.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Golurk Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Golurk is about
.86. Recent listings range from roughly
.07 (low) to $37.02 (high), with a mid-point near
.59. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Ancient Origins set has a median card value near
.10 and an average near $31.93, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +47% over the last 7 days and +23% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Ancient Origins set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Golurk Pokémon Card
Whether Golurk is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Golurk Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Golurk are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Golurk
Golurk appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Boundaries Crossed 150 (around
59), Black Bolt 123 (around
4.36) and Noble Victories 72 (around $6.13).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Golurk Pokémon Card
The Golurk pokémon card is a Rare card from the Ancient Origins set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Ancient Origins set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.86; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Golurk card from?
Golurk is from the Ancient Origins set (XY series), numbered 35/98 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Golurk card?
Golurk is classified as Rare.
How much is the Golurk 35/98 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.86, within a recent range of roughly
.07 to $37.02. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Golurk card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Golurk card?
Rare cards like Golurk are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Ancient Origins set released?
The Ancient Origins set was released on August 12, 2015.
Are there other printings of Golurk?
Yes. Golurk appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
