Team Rocket's Golbat 121 / 182 Pokemon Card from Destined Rivals Set

About the Team Rocket's Golbat Pokémon Card

Team Rocket's Golbat is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Destined Rivals set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 121/182 and is classified as Uncommon. The Destined Rivals set was released on May 30, 2025.

The card includes the flavor text: “Its feet are tiny, but this Pokémon walks skillfully. It sneaks up on sleeping prey before sinking in its fangs and slurping up blood.”.

Team Rocket's Golbat Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Team Rocket's Golbat

Card number: 121/182

Set: Destined Rivals

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Darkness

HP: 80

Artist: AKIRA EGAWA

Release date: May 30, 2025

National Pokédex number: 42

Why Collect the Team Rocket's Golbat Pokémon Card?

Team Rocket's Golbat is most often collected as part of a complete Destined Rivals 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.

Artwork and Illustration of the Team Rocket's Golbat Pokémon Card

Team Rocket's Golbat was illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Team Rocket's Golbat Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Team Rocket's Golbat is about $0.34. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to $40.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.35. 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 0% over the last 7 days and -25% 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 Team Rocket's Golbat Pokémon Card

Whether Team Rocket's Golbat 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 7 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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 Team Rocket's Golbat Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Team Rocket's Golbat sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 7 copies to date.

Final Thoughts on the Team Rocket's Golbat Pokémon Card

The Team Rocket's Golbat pokémon card is a Uncommon 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 $0.34; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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