Carnivine
Carnivine is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Dark Explorers (#5). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.73 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2012. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Carnivine suits collectors working on Dark Explorers who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Carnivine from Dark Explorers?
Carnivine is a Pokémon card in Dark Explorers numbered 5. It binds itself to trees on marshes. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling drool and gulps them down. National Pokédex #455. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Carnivine worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.73 for Carnivine. Low and high spread runs $2.50 to $15.00. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $1.73; Normal: $1.30. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Dark Explorers |
|---|---|
| Number | 5 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.73 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.88 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $1.73 |
| Normal | $1.30 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 90 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Lure Poison | Grass Switch the Defending Pokémon with 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. The new Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. |
| Spit Squall | GrassGrassColorless Your opponent puts the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it into his or her hand. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Carnivine?
Carnivine is listed as Rare in Dark Explorers. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Carnivine?
Catalog fields: set Dark Explorers, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Yukiko Baba. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Carnivine from Dark Explorers should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Carnivine is catalogued as Rare printing in Dark Explorers, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $1.73 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $1.73; Normal: $1.30).
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.73 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Carnivine worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.73 for ungraded Carnivine from Dark Explorers. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Carnivine from?
Carnivine is listed in Dark Explorers (Black & White) as card #5. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Carnivine?
Our catalog lists Carnivine as Rare in Dark Explorers. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Carnivine good for collectors or players?
Carnivine includes gameplay stats in Dark Explorers. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Carnivine?
Finish variants of Carnivine carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $1.73; Normal: $1.30 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.
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