Beartic 49 / 189 Pokemon Card from Darkness Ablaze Set
Beartic is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP. It is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and is part of the Darkness Ablaze set in the Sword & Shield series.…
- Set: Darkness Ablaze
- Number: 49/189
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Beartic Pokémon Card
Beartic is a Water-type Pokémon card with 140 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 49/189 and is classified as Rare. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “It swims through frigid seas, searching for prey. From its frozen breath, it forms icy fangs that are harder than steel.”.
Beartic Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Beartic
Card number: 49/189
Set: Darkness Ablaze
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 140
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: August 14, 2020
National Pokédex number: 614
Why Collect the Beartic Pokémon Card?
Beartic is a solid addition to the Darkness Ablaze 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 Beartic Pokémon Card
Beartic was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Beartic Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Beartic is about $0.35. Recent listings range from roughly $0.15 (low) to
For context, the Darkness Ablaze set has a median card value near $0.38 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 Darkness Ablaze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Beartic Pokémon Card
Whether Beartic 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 45 copies of this card, of which 6 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 13.3%. 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.
How Rare Is the Beartic Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Beartic 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 45 copies to date.
Other Printings of Beartic
Beartic appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black Bolt 110 (around $9.11), Emerging Powers 31 (around $3.81) and Plasma Storm 41 (around $3.55).
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 Beartic Pokémon Card
The Beartic pokémon card is a Rare card from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Darkness Ablaze set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.35; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Beartic card from?
Beartic is from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 49/189 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Beartic card?
Beartic is classified as Rare.
How much is the Beartic 49/189 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.35, within a recent range of roughly $0.15 to
Is the Beartic card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 45 copies so far, with about 13.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Beartic?
PSA has graded 45 copies, of which 6 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 13.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Beartic card?
Rare cards like Beartic are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Darkness Ablaze set released?
The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
Are there other printings of Beartic?
Yes. Beartic appears on 14 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.