Zubat · Scarlet & Violet 151, what to know.
About the Zubat card
Numbered 41 of 207 in Scarlet & Violet 151, released in September 2023, Zubat is a Common, a Basic Darkness-type carrying 40 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Zubat needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Scav.
Printed on the card, the Zubat Pokédex entry reads: "Zubat live in caves, down where the sun's light won't reach. In the morning, they gather together to keep each other warm as they sleep."
About Zubat in the Pokémon world
The bat Pokémon. Famously over-encountered in cave areas of the games. Common card across multiple early sets. Familiar punchline for veteran players.
What is Zubat worth?
Zubat is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Zubat before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Zubat is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Zubat
Raw copies of Zubat are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Zubat is the practical move.
