Porygon 48 / 82 Pokemon Card from Team Rocket Set

Porygon — Team Rocket 48/82 Pokémon TCG card

Porygon is a Basic Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set, which is part of the Base series released in the vintage era (2000). It has a Colorless type and 40…

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About the Porygon Pokémon Card

Porygon is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Team Rocket set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 48/82 and is classified as Uncommon. The Team Rocket set was released on April 24, 2000.

The card includes the flavor text: “More and more people play the slots every day, trying to win a Porygon.”.

Porygon Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Porygon

Card number: 48/82

Set: Team Rocket

Series: Base

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Colorless

HP: 40

Artist: Keiji Kinebuchi

Release date: April 24, 2000

National Pokédex number: 137

Why Collect the Porygon Pokémon Card?

Porygon is most often collected as part of a complete Team Rocket 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 Porygon Pokémon Card

Porygon was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Porygon Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Porygon is about $5.65. Recent listings range from roughly

.43 (low) to $48.16 (high), with a mid-point near $5.00. 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 Team Rocket set has a median card value near

1.66 and an average near $41.26, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +110% over the last 7 days and +98% 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 Team Rocket set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Porygon Pokémon Card

Whether Porygon 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 1,355 copies of this card, of which 184 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 13.6%. 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 Porygon Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Porygon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,355 copies to date.

Other Printings of Porygon

Porygon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include FireRed & LeafGreen 47 (around $46.28), Unseen Forces 69 (around $30.28) and Delta Species 80 (around

1.50).

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 Porygon Pokémon Card

The Porygon pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Team Rocket set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Team Rocket set. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.65; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Porygon card from?

Porygon is from the Team Rocket set (Base series), numbered 48/82 with the Uncommon rarity.

What rarity is the Porygon card?

Porygon is classified as Uncommon.

How much is the Porygon 48/82 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $5.65, within a recent range of roughly

.43 to $48.16. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Porygon card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 1,355 copies so far, with about 13.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Porygon?

PSA has graded 1,355 copies, of which 184 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 13.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Porygon card?

As an Uncommon card, Porygon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

When was the Team Rocket set released?

The Team Rocket set was released on April 24, 2000.

Are there other printings of Porygon?

Yes. Porygon appears on 29 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.