Numel 61 / 109 Pokemon Card from Ruby & Sapphire Set

About the Numel Pokémon Card

Numel is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Ruby & Sapphire set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 61/109 and is classified as Common. The Ruby & Sapphire set was released on July 1, 2003.

Numel Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Numel

Card number: 61/109

Set: Ruby & Sapphire

Series: EX

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Fire

HP: 50

Artist: Ken Sugimori

Release date: July 1, 2003

National Pokédex number: 322

Why Collect the Numel Pokémon Card?

Numel is most often collected as part of a complete Ruby & Sapphire 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.

Artwork and Illustration of the Numel Pokémon Card

Numel 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 Numel Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Numel is about $8.87. Recent listings range from roughly $4.00 (low) to

For context, the Ruby & Sapphire 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 Ruby & Sapphire set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Numel Pokémon Card

Whether Numel 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 56 copies of this card, of which 8 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 14.3%. 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 Numel Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Numel 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 56 copies to date.

Other Printings of Numel

Numel appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Deoxys 68 (around $98.69), Emerald 57 (around $58.50) and Emerald 58 (around $32.14).

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 Numel Pokémon Card

The Numel pokémon card is a Common card from the Ruby & Sapphire set (EX series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Ruby & Sapphire set. Its current aggregated market price is about $8.87; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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