Dark Persian Team Rocket #42
Dark Persian is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Team Rocket (#42), illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. It's a Stage 1 Colorless-type Pokémon with 60 HP, evolving from Meowth, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $4.47 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $38$32–$43 | |
| PSA 8.5 | $6$6–$6 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.37 grading fee → 8.6× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $38.26 | $70.37 | −$37 | 8.6× |
| PSA 8.5 | $6.00 | $70.05 | −$69 | 1.3× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
85% spreadCurrently 85% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
46% cheaper than the US🔥 Trending in the community
#50 on the radarPersian is one of the most-talked-about Pokémon right now across the Pokémon investing & TCG subreddits. See the hype radar →
What people are saying: “[US, US] [H] Modern (Higher End, Shinies, TGs/IRs, FAs) [W] Wantlist, Paypal” · 2↑
Card text
Evolves from Meowth.
“Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet.”
About the Pokémon
Although its fur has many admirers, it is tough to raise as a pet because of its fickle meanness.
Card details
Other Dark Persian cards
There are 3 different Dark Persian printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Team Rocket #42 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Dark Persian (Team Rocket #42) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Dark Persian from Team Rocket is worth approximately $4.47 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Dark Persian rare?
Dark Persian is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket (card #42), illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. Its current blended market value is $4.47 ungraded.