
Primeape is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by artist Sachiko Adachi and is part of the HS—Unleashed set from the HeartGold &…
Primeape is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the HS—Unleashed set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 22/95 and is classified as Rare. The HS—Unleashed set was released on May 12, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep.”.
Card name: Primeape
Card number: 22/95
Set: HS—Unleashed
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fighting
HP: 90
Artist: Sachiko Adachi
Release date: May 12, 2010
National Pokédex number: 57
Primeape is a solid addition to the HS—Unleashed 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.
Primeape was illustrated by Sachiko Adachi.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Primeape is about
For context, the HS—Unleashed set has a median card value near $6.29 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 HS—Unleashed set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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.
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.
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.
The Primeape pokémon card is a Rare card from the HS—Unleashed set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HS—Unleashed set. Its current aggregated market price is about 0.60; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Primeape is from the HS—Unleashed set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 22/95 with the Rare rarity.
Primeape is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
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.
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.
The HS—Unleashed set was released on May 12, 2010.
Yes. Primeape appears on 27 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.