
Larvitar is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It was illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is card number 70 in the Neo Destiny set, which is part of the…
Larvitar is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Neo Destiny set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 70/105 and is classified as Common. The Neo Destiny set was released on February 28, 2002.
The card includes the flavor text: “It is born deep within the ground and has to burrow its way out.”.
Card name: Larvitar
Card number: 70/105
Set: Neo Destiny
Series: Neo
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fighting
HP: 40
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: February 28, 2002
National Pokédex number: 246
Larvitar is most often collected as part of a complete Neo Destiny 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.
Larvitar was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Larvitar is about $8.42. Recent listings range from roughly $4.50 (low) to $71.96 (high), with a mid-point near $8.97. 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 Neo Destiny 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 Neo Destiny set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Larvitar 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 381 copies of this card, of which 160 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 42.0%. 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, Larvitar 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 381 copies to date.
Larvitar appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Team Rocket Returns 63 (around $88.49), Team Rocket Returns 62 (around $61.65) and Stormfront 63 (around $34.67).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Larvitar pokémon card is a Common card from the Neo Destiny set (Neo series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Neo Destiny set. Its current aggregated market price is about $8.42; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Larvitar is from the Neo Destiny set (Neo series), numbered 70/105 with the Common rarity.
Larvitar is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $8.42, within a recent range of roughly $4.50 to $71.96. 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 381 copies so far, with about 42.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 381 copies, of which 160 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 42.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Larvitar 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 Neo Destiny set was released on February 28, 2002.
Yes. Larvitar appears on 30 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.