Cubone
Cubone is a Common Pokémon TCG printing from Team Rocket Returns (#51). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $49.21 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2004. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Cubone suits collectors working on Team Rocket Returns who need the Common slot. Treat $49.21 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Cubone from Team Rocket Returns?
Cubone is a Pokémon card in Team Rocket Returns numbered 51. Cubone (#51) is a chase-tier Common printing in Team Rocket Returns. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes. National Pokédex #104. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Cubone worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $49.21 for Cubone. Low and high spread runs $150.00 to $299.99. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $49.21; Normal: $3.96. 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 | Team Rocket Returns |
|---|---|
| Number | 51 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $49.21 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.74 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $49.21 |
| Normal | $3.96 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 50 |
|---|---|
| Types | Fighting |
| Look for Friends | Colorless Reveal cards from your deck until you reveal a Basic Pokémon. Show that card to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle the other revealed cards into your deck. (If you don't reveal a Basic Pokémon, shuffle all the revealed cards back into your deck.) |
| Bonemerang | Fighting 10× Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads. |
| Weakness | Grass ×2 |
How collectible is Cubone?
Cubone is listed as Common in Team Rocket Returns. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. 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.
What are the key details for Cubone?
Catalog fields: set Team Rocket Returns, rarity Common. 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
Cubone (#51) is a chase-tier Common printing in Team Rocket Returns. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Cubone is catalogued as Common printing in Team Rocket Returns, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $49.21 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $49.21; Normal: $3.96).
- Illustrator Kouki Saitou has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $49.21 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Cubone worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $49.21 for ungraded Cubone from Team Rocket Returns. 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 Cubone from?
Cubone is listed in Team Rocket Returns (EX) as card #51. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Cubone?
Our catalog lists Cubone as Common in Team Rocket Returns. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Cubone good for collectors or players?
Cubone includes gameplay stats in Team Rocket Returns. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
Should I grade Cubone?
Grading only makes sense when Cubone appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $49.21, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Cubone?
Finish variants of Cubone carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $49.21; Normal: $3.96 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.