Primeape 27 / 106 Pokemon Card from Great Encounters Set
Primeape is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and is part of the Great Encounters set from the Diamond & Pearl…
- Set: Great Encounters
- Number: 27/106
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Primeape Pokémon Card
Primeape is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Great Encounters set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 27/106 and is classified as Rare. The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
The card includes the flavor text: “It grows angry if you see its eyes and gets angrier if you run. If you beat it, it gets even madder.”.
Primeape Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Primeape
Card number: 27/106
Set: Great Encounters
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fighting
HP: 90
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: February 1, 2008
National Pokédex number: 57
Why Collect the Primeape Pokémon Card?
Primeape is a solid addition to the Great Encounters 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 Primeape Pokémon Card
Primeape was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Primeape Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Primeape is about $4.26. Recent listings range from roughly $3.46 (low) to $33.00 (high), with a mid-point near $4.39. 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 Great Encounters set has a median card value near $5.10 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 Great Encounters set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Primeape Pokémon Card
Whether Primeape 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 4 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 Primeape Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Primeape are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4 copies to date.
Other Printings of Primeape
Primeape appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 29 (around $69.34), Legendary Collection 59 (around $61.79) and Southern Islands 18 (around $34.47).
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 Primeape Pokémon Card
The Primeape pokémon card is a Rare card from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Great Encounters set. Its current aggregated market price is about $4.26; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Primeape card from?
Primeape is from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 27/106 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Primeape card?
Primeape is classified as Rare.
How much is the Primeape 27/106 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $4.26, within a recent range of roughly $3.46 to $33.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Primeape card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Primeape?
PSA has graded 4 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Primeape card?
Rare cards like Primeape are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Great Encounters set released?
The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
Are there other printings of Primeape?
Yes. Primeape appears on 27 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.