Blaziken 42 / 182 Pokemon Card from Destined Rivals Set
Blaziken is a Stage 2 Fire-type Pokémon with 170 HP. It is illustrated by artist Kazumasa Yasukuni and is part of the "Destined Rivals" set in the Scarlet &…
Set: Destined Rivals
Number: 42/182
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Blaziken Pokémon Card
Blaziken is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 170 HP from the Destined Rivals set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 42/182 and is classified as Rare. The Destined Rivals set was released on May 30, 2025.
The card includes the flavor text: “When facing a tough foe, it looses flames from its wrists. Its powerful legs let it jump clear over buildings.”.
Blaziken Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Blaziken
Card number: 42/182
Set: Destined Rivals
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Fire
HP: 170
Artist: Kazumasa Yasukuni
Release date: May 30, 2025
National Pokédex number: 257
Why Collect the Blaziken Pokémon Card?
Blaziken is a solid addition to the Destined Rivals 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 Blaziken Pokémon Card
Blaziken was illustrated by Kazumasa Yasukuni.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Blaziken Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Blaziken is about $0.38. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
0.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.37. 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 Destined Rivals set has a median card value near $0.34 and an average near $9.30, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -40% over the last 7 days and -33% 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 Destined Rivals set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Blaziken Pokémon Card
Whether Blaziken 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 10 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 10.0%. 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 Blaziken Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Blaziken 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 10 copies to date.
Other Printings of Blaziken
Blaziken appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Power Keepers 5 (around
30), Ruby & Sapphire 3 (around
26) and Emerald 1 (around
10).
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 Blaziken Pokémon Card
The Blaziken pokémon card is a Rare card from the Destined Rivals set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Destined Rivals set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.38; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Blaziken card from?
Blaziken is from the Destined Rivals set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 42/182 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Blaziken card?
Blaziken is classified as Rare.
How much is the Blaziken 42/182 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.38, within a recent range of roughly $0.10 to
0.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Blaziken card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 10 copies so far, with about 10.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Blaziken?
PSA has graded 10 copies, of which 1 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 10.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Blaziken card?
Rare cards like Blaziken are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Destined Rivals set released?
The Destined Rivals set was released on May 30, 2025.
Are there other printings of Blaziken?
Yes. Blaziken appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
