Azelf is a Basic Psychic-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is part of the Plasma Blast set from the Black & White series, illustrated by Naoyo Kimura. The flavor…
Set: Plasma Blast
Number: 38/101
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Azelf Pokémon Card
Azelf is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Plasma Blast set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 38/101 and is classified as Rare. The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “When Azelf flew, people gained the determination to do things. It was the birth of willpower.”.
Azelf Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Azelf
Card number: 38/101
Set: Plasma Blast
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Psychic
HP: 60
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: August 14, 2013
National Pokédex number: 482
Why Collect the Azelf Pokémon Card?
Azelf is a solid addition to the Plasma Blast 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 Azelf Pokémon Card
Azelf was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Azelf Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Azelf is about
.61. Recent listings range from roughly
.00 (low) to $35.70 (high), with a mid-point near
.74. 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 Plasma Blast set has a median card value near $0.99 and an average near 1.38, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -76% over the last 7 days and -78% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Plasma Blast set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Azelf Pokémon Card
Whether Azelf 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 Azelf Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Azelf 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 Azelf
Azelf appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Mysterious Treasures 4 (around
8.44), Legends Awakened 19 (around
1.99) and XY Black Star Promos XY142 (around $6.72).
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 Azelf Pokémon Card
The Azelf pokémon card is a Rare card from the Plasma Blast set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Plasma Blast set. Its current aggregated market price is about
.61; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Azelf card from?
Azelf is from the Plasma Blast set (Black & White series), numbered 38/101 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Azelf card?
Azelf is classified as Rare.
How much is the Azelf 38/101 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
.61, within a recent range of roughly
.00 to $35.70. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Azelf 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 Azelf?
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 Azelf card?
Rare cards like Azelf are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Plasma Blast set released?
The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.
Are there other printings of Azelf?
Yes. Azelf appears on 8 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
