
Bisharp is a Stage 1 Pokémon of the Darkness type with 90 HP. It is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and is part of the Dark Explorers set in the Black & White…
Bisharp is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Dark Explorers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 72/108 and is classified as Rare. The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.”.
Card name: Bisharp
Card number: 72/108
Set: Dark Explorers
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Darkness
HP: 90
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: May 9, 2012
National Pokédex number: 625
Bisharp is a solid addition to the Dark Explorers 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.
Bisharp was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Bisharp is about
For context, the Dark Explorers 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 Dark Explorers set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Bisharp 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 3 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 33.3%. 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.
Rare cards like Bisharp 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 3 copies to date.
Bisharp appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 143 (around $9.92), Dark Explorers 79 (around $5.41) and Plasma Freeze 73 (around $3.87).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Bisharp pokémon card is a Rare card from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Dark Explorers set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Bisharp is from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series), numbered 72/108 with the Rare rarity.
Bisharp is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3 copies so far, with about 33.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 3 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 33.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Rare cards like Bisharp are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
Yes. Bisharp appears on 27 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.