Primeape 1st Edition #43 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 8 Aug 2026Related Primeape & chase cards
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Primeape has always had a scrappy charm to it, that snarling little brawler from the Jungle set has been a fan favorite since 1999. As an Uncommon card illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, it is not the flashiest card in the binder, but if you are searching for the Primeape value or wondering what this 1st Edition #43 print is actually worth today, you are in the right place.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $5.25, up 38% over the past year, with an all-time high of $5.85 in July 2026.
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Primeape price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 2,483 graded, only 450 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $276 | 450 | 387 / 63 |
| PSA 9 | $58 | 941 | 748 / 193 |
| PSA 8 | $27 | 583 | 344 / 239 |
| PSA 7 | $16 | 240 | 138 / 102 |
| PSA 6 | $13 | 141 | 89 / 52 |
| PSA 5 | $10 | 67 | 45 / 22 |
| PSA 4 | $9.49 | 39 | 27 / 12 |
| PSA 3 | $9.00 | 18 | 10 / 8 |
| PSA 2 | $8.00 | 4 | 4 / - |
| PSA 1 | - | - | - / - |
| Raw / Ungraded | $5.25 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Set
- Jungle
- Card number
- 43 of 64
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Fighting
- HP
- 70
- Stage
- Stage1
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- Released
- 1999
Attacks
- Fury Swipes20xFighting · Fighting
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
- Tantrum50Fighting · Fighting · Colorless
Flip a coin. If tails, Primeape is now Confused (after doing damage).
Where to pull Primeape
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The collector's take on Primeape
Is Primeape worth grading?
So is Primeape worth grading? Right now a raw, ungraded copy sits at $6, while a PSA 10 gem mint copy commands $387, which works out to 66.2x the raw price. That is a real jump, no question. But gem mint is hard to hit on older cards like this one, corners soften, edges wear, and centering was never perfect back in 1999. Grading also costs money and time regardless of the result, so before you send one off, take an honest look at the corners and surface under good light. If it looks clean, a Grade 9 result at $748 can actually land higher than a 10 depending on demand, so it is worth weighing both outcomes rather than chasing gem mint alone.
How rare is Primeape?
Across all grading companies, only 2,483 copies of this Primeape have been graded, and of those just 450 have earned the coveted PSA 10 label. That is a fairly tight population for a card this old, and it tells you gem mint copies genuinely do not come around often. When the top grade makes up a smaller slice of an already modest population, it naturally supports that $387 PSA 10 price and explains why the gap between raw and graded is so wide.
Where can you pull Primeape?
We have tracked 99 pulls of this Primeape across sites like tilt-rips, courtyard, collector-crypt, and mnstr, with the biggest recorded pull landing at $146. It has turned up in packs like the Pokemon Dime Pack, Pokémon Starter Pack, Pokémon Pro Pack, The Amazing Chase Encore, and Anime Pop Culture Gacha. That is our edge at PackSpy, we are watching real pack rips across sites in real time, not just guessing at odds. That said, pack opening is still gambling and most rips do not pay for themselves, so if you specifically want this Primeape, buying it directly on the secondary market is usually the more predictable route.
Questions people ask
How much is Primeape worth?+
A raw, ungraded Primeape from the Jungle set is valued at $6. Graded copies are worth considerably more, with a Grade 9 sitting at $748 and a PSA 10 gem mint copy at $387.
Is Primeape worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth 66.2x the raw card's value. But gem mint copies are genuinely scarce, only 450 out of 2,483 graded copies have hit that top grade, so it is worth inspecting your card closely before you commit to grading fees.
Why is the Primeape 1st Edition #43 print worth more than the standard one?+
1st Edition cards from this era were printed in smaller numbers before the standard, unlimited print runs followed, which makes them scarcer and more sought after by collectors. That extra demand for the earlier print is generally what separates its value from the standard version.
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