Dunsparce

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

Recent 30-day price data shows a +24% increase ($0.71), driven by growing interest in Crown Zenith Full Art cards and grader availability.

Next months. Values likely to remain stable to slightly rising over the next 3-6 months as grading demand persists.

Long term. 1-3 year outlook suggests moderate growth if Crown Zenith remains a top-tier set, but upside is capped by high supply.

History

Despite being a Pokémon, Dunsparce (a serpentine, eel-like creature) originates from the Pokémon universe created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori in 1995, not from a human character/player; it is a fictional species relevant to the Pokémon TCG lore as a Colorless-type Basic Pokémon.

This specific Full Art variant was first released in 2023 in the United States as part of the Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery subset, though the Pokémon itself and earlier card versions appeared in prior sets like Neo Genesis in 2000.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

Sword & Shield: Crown Zenith (Galarian Gallery)

Demand

Medium

Supply

High

• It is part of the smaller 70-card Galarian Gallery subset rather than the full 172-card set
• Full Art versions are harder to pull than standard cards but still mass-produced
• Lack of ability or attack text makes it less relevant for gameplay, affecting collector-only demand

Collector notes

Condition. Key flaws include centering shifts common in Galarian Gallery cards, white edges on the back if mishandled, and surface scratches on the full-art foil; check for print dots and creases along the hinge.

Storage. Store in a rigid top loader with a soft penny sleeve, kept in a cool, dry environment away from UV light to prevent foil degradation and color fading.

Authenticity. Authentic copies have sharp, high-res printing of So Kurata's art, correct holographic foil patterns specific to Crown Zenith, and the 'POKEMON' trademark in the bottom left; fakes often have blurry text, incorrect set symbols, and inferior foil quality.