Gulpin 40 / 99 Pokemon Card from Arceus Set
Gulpin is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by artist Sachiko Adachi and is part of the Arceus set from the mid-2000s era (2009). The…
- Set: Arceus
- Number: 40/99
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Gulpin Pokémon Card
Gulpin is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Arceus set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 40/99 and is classified as Uncommon. The Arceus set was released on November 4, 2009.
The card includes the flavor text: “Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.”.
Gulpin Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Gulpin
Card number: 40/99
Set: Arceus
Series: Platinum
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Psychic
HP: 60
Artist: Sachiko Adachi
Release date: November 4, 2009
National Pokédex number: 316
Why Collect the Gulpin Pokémon Card?
Gulpin is most often collected as part of a complete Arceus set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Gulpin Pokémon Card
Gulpin was illustrated by Sachiko Adachi.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Gulpin Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Gulpin is about $4.06. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Arceus set has a median card value near $5.00 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Arceus set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Gulpin Pokémon Card
Whether Gulpin 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.
PSA has graded 13 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 15.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Gulpin Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Gulpin sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 13 copies to date.
Other Printings of Gulpin
Gulpin appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Hidden Legends 62 (around