
Golbat is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Fossil set, released in the vintage era (1999). It has 60 HP and is illustrated by artist Kagemaru Himeno. The…
Golbat is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Fossil set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 34/62 and is classified as Uncommon. The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “Once it strikes, it will not stop draining energy from the victim even if it gets too heavy to fly.”.
Card name: Golbat
Card number: 34/62
Set: Fossil
Series: Base
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Grass
HP: 60
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: October 10, 1999
National Pokédex number: 42
Golbat is most often collected as part of a complete Fossil 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.
Golbat was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Golbat is about $6.46. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Fossil 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 Fossil set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether 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 2,185 copies of this card, of which 502 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 23.0%. 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.
As an Uncommon card, 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 2,185 copies to date.
Golbat appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 60 (around $54.14), Delta Species 43 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Golbat pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Fossil set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fossil set. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.46; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Golbat is from the Fossil set (Base series), numbered 34/62 with the Uncommon rarity.
Golbat is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $6.46, 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 2,185 copies so far, with about 23.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 2,185 copies, of which 502 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 23.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Golbat sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
Yes. Golbat appears on 25 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.