
Cubone is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is part of the Jungle set, card number 50. The flavor text notes…
Cubone is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Jungle set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 50/64 and is classified as Common. The Jungle set was released on June 16, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “Because it never removes its skull helmet, no one has ever seen this Pokémon's real face.”.
Card name: Cubone
Card number: 50/64
Set: Jungle
Series: Base
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fighting
HP: 40
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: June 16, 1999
National Pokédex number: 104
Cubone is most often collected as part of a complete Jungle 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 Mitsuhiro Arita.
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
For context, the Jungle 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 Jungle 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 6,562 copies of this card, of which 1,314 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 20.0%. 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 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 6,562 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 Jungle set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Jungle set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Cubone is from the Jungle set (Base series), numbered 50/64 with the Common rarity.
Cubone is classified as Common.
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. PSA has graded 6,562 copies so far, with about 20.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 6,562 copies, of which 1,314 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 20.0%). 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 Jungle set was released on June 16, 1999.
Yes. Cubone appears on 23 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.