
Light Golduck is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It features artwork by Atsuko Nishida and is card number 47 from the Neo Destiny set, released in…
Light Golduck is a Water-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Neo Destiny set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 47/105 and is classified as Uncommon. The Neo Destiny set was released on February 28, 2002.
The card includes the flavor text: “The faster it swims, the brighter the glow on its forehead becomes.”.
Card name: Light Golduck
Card number: 47/105
Set: Neo Destiny
Series: Neo
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 80
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: February 28, 2002
National Pokédex number: 55
Light Golduck 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.
Light Golduck was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Light Golduck is about
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 Light Golduck 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 338 copies of this card, of which 104 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 30.8%. 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 an Uncommon card, Light Golduck sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 338 copies to date.
The Light Golduck pokémon card is a Uncommon 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
Light Golduck is from the Neo Destiny set (Neo series), numbered 47/105 with the Uncommon rarity.
Light Golduck is classified as Uncommon.
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 338 copies so far, with about 30.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 338 copies, of which 104 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 30.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Light Golduck sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Neo Destiny set was released on February 28, 2002.