Carnivine
Carnivine is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Diamond & Pearl (#21). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.52 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2007. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Carnivine suits collectors working on Diamond & Pearl 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 Diamond & Pearl?
Carnivine is a Pokémon card in Diamond & Pearl numbered 21. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling saliva, then chomps down. It takes a whole day to eat prey. 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 $5.52 for Carnivine. Low and high spread runs $0.92 to $99.00. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $5.52; Normal: $1.40. 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 | Diamond & Pearl |
|---|---|
| Number | 21 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.52 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.06 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $5.52 |
| Normal | $1.40 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Swallow Up | GrassColorless 30 Before doing damage, count the remaining HP of the Defending Pokémon and Carnivine. If the Defending Pokémon has fewer remaining HP than Carnivine's, this attack does 60 damage instead. |
| Wring Out | GrassGrass 20 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon. |
| Weakness | Fire +20 |
How collectible is Carnivine?
Carnivine is listed as Rare in Diamond & Pearl. 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 Diamond & Pearl, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Kouki Saitou. 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 Diamond & Pearl should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Carnivine is catalogued as Rare printing in Diamond & Pearl, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $5.52 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $5.52; Normal: $1.40).
- Illustrator Kouki Saitou has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $5.52 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 $5.52 for ungraded Carnivine from Diamond & Pearl. 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 Diamond & Pearl (Diamond & Pearl) as card #21. 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 Diamond & Pearl. 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 Diamond & Pearl. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Carnivine?
Finish variants of Carnivine carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $5.52; Normal: $1.40 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.