
Zubat is a Basic Pokémon card from the Fossil set, released in the vintage era (1999). It has 40 HP and is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. The flavor text…
Zubat is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Fossil set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 57/62 and is classified as Common. The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “Forms colonies in perpetually dark places. Uses ultrasonic waves to identify and approach targets.”.
Card name: Zubat
Card number: 57/62
Set: Fossil
Series: Base
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 40
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: October 10, 1999
National Pokédex number: 41
Zubat 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.
Zubat 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 Zubat is about $3.30. Recent listings range from roughly $0.82 (low) to $66.53 (high), with a mid-point near $3.46. 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 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 Zubat 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 3,543 copies of this card, of which 983 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 27.7%. 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, Zubat 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 3,543 copies to date.
Zubat appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 118 (around $59.98), Skyridge 117 (around $54.99) and Delta Species 88 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Zubat pokémon card is a Common 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 $3.30; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Zubat is from the Fossil set (Base series), numbered 57/62 with the Common rarity.
Zubat is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $3.30, within a recent range of roughly $0.82 to $66.53. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3,543 copies so far, with about 27.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 3,543 copies, of which 983 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 27.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Zubat 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 Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
Yes. Zubat appears on 33 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.