Carnivine 21 / 130 Pokemon Card from Diamond & Pearl Set
Carnivine is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by artist Kouki Saitou and is part of the Diamond & Pearl set, released in the mid-2000s…
- Set: Diamond & Pearl
- Number: 21/130
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Carnivine Pokémon Card
Carnivine is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Diamond & Pearl set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 21/130 and is classified as Rare. The Diamond & Pearl set was released on May 1, 2007.
The card includes the flavor text: “It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling saliva, then chomps down. It takes a whole day to eat prey.”.
Carnivine Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Carnivine
Card number: 21/130
Set: Diamond & Pearl
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 70
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: May 1, 2007
National Pokédex number: 455
Why Collect the Carnivine Pokémon Card?
Carnivine is a solid addition to the Diamond & Pearl 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 Carnivine Pokémon Card
Carnivine was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Carnivine Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Carnivine is about $5.82. Recent listings range from roughly $0.92 (low) to $99.00 (high), with a mid-point near $5.05. 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 Diamond & Pearl set has a median card value near $4.53 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 Diamond & Pearl set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Carnivine Pokémon Card
Whether Carnivine 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.
How Rare Is the Carnivine Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Carnivine are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Carnivine
Carnivine appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include POP Series 8 7 (around $6.23), Platinum 43 (around $3.26) and Legendary Treasures 5 (around
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 Carnivine Pokémon Card
The Carnivine pokémon card is a Rare card from the Diamond & Pearl set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Diamond & Pearl set. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.82; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Carnivine card from?
Carnivine is from the Diamond & Pearl set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 21/130 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Carnivine card?
Carnivine is classified as Rare.
How much is the Carnivine 21/130 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $5.82, within a recent range of roughly $0.92 to $99.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Carnivine card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Carnivine card?
Rare cards like Carnivine are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Diamond & Pearl set released?
The Diamond & Pearl set was released on May 1, 2007.
Are there other printings of Carnivine?
Yes. Carnivine appears on 16 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.