Tepig 96 / 86 Pokemon Card from White Flare Set

Tepig — White Flare 96/86 Pokémon TCG card

Tepig is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by artist Orca and is part of the White Flare set from the Scarlet & Violet series. The…

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About the Tepig Pokémon Card

Tepig is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the White Flare set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 96/86 and is classified as Illustration Rare. The White Flare set was released on July 18, 2025.

The card includes the flavor text: “It can deftly dodge its foe's attacks while shooting fireballs from its nose. It roasts berries before it eats them.”.

Tepig Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Tepig

Card number: 96/86

Set: White Flare

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Illustration Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Fire

HP: 70

Artist: Orca

Release date: July 18, 2025

National Pokédex number: 498

Why Collect the Tepig Pokémon Card?

Tepig sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the White Flare set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Tepig Pokémon Card

Tepig was illustrated by Orca.

For Illustration Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Tepig Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Tepig is about $34.18. Recent listings range from roughly $34.58 (low) to

25 (high), with a mid-point near $45.98. 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 White Flare set has a median card value near

.09 and an average near
7.98, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +31% over the last 7 days and +22% 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 White Flare set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Tepig Pokémon Card

Whether Tepig 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 1,278 copies of this card, of which 262 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 20.5%. 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 Tepig Pokémon Card?

Illustration Rare cards such as Tepig are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (96/86) sits above the set's printed total of 86, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,278 copies to date.

Other Printings of Tepig

Tepig appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Treasures 25 (around

5.82), ホワイトフレア 096 (around
0.71) and McDonald's Collection 2011 3 (around $6.11).

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 Tepig Pokémon Card

The Tepig pokémon card is a Illustration Rare card from the White Flare set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $34.18; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Tepig card from?

Tepig is from the White Flare set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 96/86 with the Illustration Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Tepig card?

Tepig is classified as Illustration Rare.

How much is the Tepig 96/86 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $34.18, within a recent range of roughly $34.58 to

25. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Tepig card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 1,278 copies so far, with about 20.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Tepig?

PSA has graded 1,278 copies, of which 262 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 20.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Tepig card?

Illustration Rare cards such as Tepig are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

When was the White Flare set released?

The White Flare set was released on July 18, 2025.

Are there other printings of Tepig?

Yes. Tepig appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.