
Dewgong is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is card number 25 in the Base set, released in the vintage era…
Dewgong is a Water-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Base set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 25/102 and is classified as Uncommon. The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “Stores thermal energy in its body. Swims at a steady 8 knots even in intensely cold waters.”.
Card name: Dewgong
Card number: 25/102
Set: Base
Series: Base
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 80
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: January 9, 1999
National Pokédex number: 87
Dewgong is most often collected as part of a complete Base 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.
Dewgong was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Dewgong is about $3.58. Recent listings range from roughly $0.59 (low) to
For context, the Base set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Base set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Dewgong 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 4,198 copies of this card, of which 644 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 15.3%. 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.
As an Uncommon card, Dewgong sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4,198 copies to date.
Dewgong appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H6 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Dewgong pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Base set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Base set. Its current aggregated market price is about $3.58; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Dewgong is from the Base set (Base series), numbered 25/102 with the Uncommon rarity.
Dewgong is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $3.58, within a recent range of roughly $0.59 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4,198 copies so far, with about 15.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 4,198 copies, of which 644 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 15.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Dewgong sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.
Yes. Dewgong appears on 19 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.