Darmanitan 25 / 114 Pokemon Card from Black & White Set
Darmanitan is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It was illustrated by artist Naoki Saito and is part of the Black & White set, card number 25. The…
Set: Black & White
Number: 25/114
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Darmanitan Pokémon Card
Darmanitan is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Black & White set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 25/114 and is classified as Rare. The Black & White set was released on April 25, 2011.
The card includes the flavor text: “When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue, then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.”.
Darmanitan Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Darmanitan
Card number: 25/114
Set: Black & White
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fire
HP: 120
Artist: Naoki Saito
Release date: April 25, 2011
National Pokédex number: 555
Why Collect the Darmanitan Pokémon Card?
Darmanitan is a solid addition to the Black & White 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 Darmanitan Pokémon Card
Darmanitan was illustrated by Naoki Saito.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Darmanitan Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Darmanitan is about
.22. Recent listings range from roughly $0.92 (low) to $34.80 (high), with a mid-point near .28. 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 Black & White set has a median card value near
.85 and an average near $5.61, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -71% over the last 7 days and -85% 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 Black & White set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Darmanitan Pokémon Card
Whether Darmanitan 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 58 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 1.7%. 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 Darmanitan Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Darmanitan are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 58 copies to date.
Other Printings of Darmanitan
Darmanitan appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 98 (around
1.11), Next Destinies 60 (around $8.26) and Emerging Powers 21 (around
.66).
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 Darmanitan Pokémon Card
The Darmanitan pokémon card is a Rare card from the Black & White set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Black & White set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.22; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Darmanitan card from?
Darmanitan is from the Black & White set (Black & White series), numbered 25/114 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Darmanitan card?
Darmanitan is classified as Rare.
How much is the Darmanitan 25/114 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.22, within a recent range of roughly $0.92 to $34.80. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Darmanitan card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 58 copies so far, with about 1.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Darmanitan?
PSA has graded 58 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 1.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Darmanitan card?
Rare cards like Darmanitan are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Black & White set released?
The Black & White set was released on April 25, 2011.
Are there other printings of Darmanitan?
Yes. Darmanitan appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
