Arbok 48 / 146 Pokemon Card from XY Set

Arbok — XY 48/146 Pokémon TCG card

Arbok is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 90 HP. The pattern on its belly resembles a frightening face, causing weak foes to flee at its sight. This card…

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About the Arbok Pokémon Card

Arbok is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the XY set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 48/146 and is classified as Rare. The XY set was released on February 5, 2014.

The card includes the flavor text: “The pattern on its belly appears to be a frightening face. Weak foes will flee just at the sight of the pattern.”.

Arbok Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Arbok

Card number: 48/146

Set: XY

Series: XY

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Psychic

HP: 90

Artist: Naoki Saito

Release date: February 5, 2014

National Pokédex number: 24

Why Collect the Arbok Pokémon Card?

Arbok is a solid addition to the XY 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 Arbok Pokémon Card

Arbok was illustrated by Naoki Saito.

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

Market Price and Value of the Arbok Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Arbok is about $0.86. Recent listings range from roughly $0.75 (low) to

9.98 (high), with a mid-point near
.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 XY set has a median card value near $0.89 and an average near $5.60, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -1% over the last 7 days and +11% 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 XY set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Arbok Pokémon Card

Whether Arbok 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 Arbok Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Arbok are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Other Printings of Arbok

Arbok appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 3 (around

07), Expedition Base Set 35 (around $44.00) and Temporal Forces 176 (around $32.41).

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 Arbok Pokémon Card

The Arbok pokémon card is a Rare card from the XY set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the XY set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.86; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Arbok card from?

Arbok is from the XY set (XY series), numbered 48/146 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Arbok card?

Arbok is classified as Rare.

How much is the Arbok 48/146 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $0.86, within a recent range of roughly $0.75 to

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

Is the Arbok 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 Arbok card?

Rare cards like Arbok are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the XY set released?

The XY set was released on February 5, 2014.

Are there other printings of Arbok?

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