
Cubone is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by artist sowsow and is card number 57 in the Forbidden Light set from the Sun & Moon…
Cubone is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Forbidden Light set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 57/131 and is classified as Common. The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.
The card includes the flavor text: “The skull it wears on its head is that of its dead mother. According to some, it will evolve when it comes to terms with the pain of her death.”.
Card name: Cubone
Card number: 57/131
Set: Forbidden Light
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fighting
HP: 60
Artist: sowsow
Release date: May 4, 2018
National Pokédex number: 104
Cubone is most often collected as part of a complete Forbidden Light 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.
Cubone was illustrated by sowsow.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Cubone is about $7.02. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Forbidden Light 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 Forbidden Light set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Cubone 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 164 copies of this card, of which 28 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 17.1%. 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.
As a Common card, Cubone was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 164 copies to date.
Cubone appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 103 (around $89.99), FireRed & LeafGreen 60 (around $66.24) and Delta Species 60 (around $59.04).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Cubone pokémon card is a Common card from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Forbidden Light set. Its current aggregated market price is about $7.02; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Cubone is from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 57/131 with the Common rarity.
Cubone is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $7.02, within a recent range of roughly
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 164 copies so far, with about 17.1% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 164 copies, of which 28 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 17.1%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Cubone was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.
Yes. Cubone appears on 23 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.