Yanmega is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the POP Series 8 set, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It has 90 HP and is categorized as a Grass type. The flavor text…
Set: POP Series 8
Number: 5/17
Rarity: Rare
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About the Yanmega Pokémon Card
Yanmega is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the POP Series 8 set, part of the POP series. It carries the collector number 5/17 and is classified as Rare. The POP Series 8 set was released on September 1, 2008.
The card includes the flavor text: “By churning its wings, it creates shock waves that inflict critical internal injuries to foes.”.
Yanmega Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Yanmega
Card number: 5/17
Set: POP Series 8
Series: POP
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Grass
HP: 90
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: September 1, 2008
National Pokédex number: 469
Why Collect the Yanmega Pokémon Card?
Yanmega is a solid addition to the POP Series 8 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 Yanmega Pokémon Card
Yanmega was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Yanmega Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Yanmega is about $6.03. Recent listings range from roughly
.99 (low) to $69.39 (high), with a mid-point near $6.24. 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 POP Series 8 set has a median card value near $9.82 and an average near
2.65, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -11% over the last 7 days and +46% 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 POP Series 8 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Yanmega Pokémon Card
Whether Yanmega 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.
How Rare Is the Yanmega Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Yanmega are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Yanmega
Yanmega appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include HS—Triumphant 98 (around
2.76), XY Black Star Promos XY144 (around
0.24) and Legends Awakened 17 (around $8.35).
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 Yanmega Pokémon Card
The Yanmega pokémon card is a Rare card from the POP Series 8 set (POP series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the POP Series 8 set. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.03; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Yanmega card from?
Yanmega is from the POP Series 8 set (POP series), numbered 5/17 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Yanmega card?
Yanmega is classified as Rare.
How much is the Yanmega 5/17 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $6.03, within a recent range of roughly
.99 to $69.39. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Yanmega card worth grading?
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.
How rare is the Yanmega card?
Rare cards like Yanmega are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the POP Series 8 set released?
The POP Series 8 set was released on September 1, 2008.
Are there other printings of Yanmega?
Yes. Yanmega appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
