Galvantula 71 / 202 Pokemon Card from Sword & Shield Set
Galvantula is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 100 HP. It is featured in the Sword & Shield set, illustrated by artist otumami. The flavor text notes…
- Set: Sword & Shield
- Number: 71/202
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Galvantula Pokémon Card
Galvantula is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Sword & Shield set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 71/202 and is classified as Uncommon. The Sword & Shield set was released on February 7, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “It launches electrified fur from its abdomen as its means of attack. Opponents hit by the fur could be in for three full days and nights of paralysis.”.
Galvantula Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Galvantula
Card number: 71/202
Set: Sword & Shield
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 100
Artist: otumami
Release date: February 7, 2020
National Pokédex number: 596
Why Collect the Galvantula Pokémon Card?
Galvantula is most often collected as part of a complete Sword & Shield 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 Galvantula Pokémon Card
Galvantula was illustrated by otumami.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Galvantula Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Galvantula is about $0.36. Recent listings range from roughly $0.17 (low) to
For context, the Sword & Shield set has a median card value near $0.46 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Sword & Shield set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Galvantula Pokémon Card
Whether Galvantula 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 3 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 33.3%. 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 Galvantula Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Galvantula sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3 copies to date.
Other Printings of Galvantula
Galvantula appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include White Flare 117 (around