Pupitar Collector’s Guide (Team Up #80)

Character Intro

Pupitar from the Team Up set is an Uncommon card numbered 80 with 80 HP. This sturdy Pokémon features the attack Payback, adding strategic depth to gameplay. Its design captures Pupitar’s rugged, evolving nature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Larvitar)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless energy
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Payback (30+ damage; does 90 more damage if opponent has exactly 1 Prize card remaining)
• Flavor Text: Its shell is as hard as sheet rock, and it is also very strong. Its thrashing can topple a mountain.
• Illustrator: Anesaki Dynamic
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Key Printings

From the Sun & Moon series’ Team Up set, this Pupitar is card number 80 at Uncommon rarity. It features no special print variants. The card’s regulation mark and release date are unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Pupitar printing. Identification relies on the set code “sm9,” card number 80, and the Uncommon rarity designation. The illustrator credit to Anesaki Dynamic also helps confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Play note: Its single attack, Payback, can be strategically powerful when the opponent is close to winning, dealing extra damage if they have exactly one Prize card left.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Pupitar card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since the artwork and text are key to its collector value. Keep it in a cool, dry place to prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features Pupitar as a solid Stage 1 Fighting-type with a unique conditional damage attack. It fits well into collections emphasizing the Sun & Moon era’s diverse Pokémon types and strategic gameplay elements.