Haunter #42
From Arceus, Haunter (#42) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $19.07 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Haunter #42. Sell on your own schedule.
Haunter at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- From Arceus (Platinum), released 2009.
- Trades around $19.07 on TCGplayer.
Haunter price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Haunter #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $25.00
- Mid
- $98.97
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.73
- Mid
- $1.78
- High
- —
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About Haunter #42
Card #42 of Arceus is Haunter, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). The card carries 80 HP and Psychic typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $19.07 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $25.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #42 / 99
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Gastly
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Haunter attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Haunter #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Psyshot
Shadow Bind
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness +20
- Resistance
- Colorless -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Haunter price analysis
What drives the current market value of Haunter #42.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $19.07, Normal at $2.82.
At $19.07 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $19.07 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Haunter, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Haunter price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Haunter has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $19.07 to $19.07; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Haunter?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Haunter at $19.07 nets roughly $16.24 on eBay, $16.34 on TCGplayer, $17.77 via Cardmarket, $16.69 on Whatnot or $19.07 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.83.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Haunter #42.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Haunter?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Haunter #42 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $19.07 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $65.05 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-31.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Haunter within Arceus
Haunter ranks #33 of 75 tracked Arceus cards by market value, against a set median of $17.93.
It sits in the top 57% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Haunter valuable
- Haunter is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Haunter is a Psychic card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Haunter
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $19.07 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Haunter can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Haunter has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $19.07 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Haunter value questions
What is the value of Haunter?
Haunter trades near $19.07 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $25.00–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Haunter a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Haunter?
Haunter is a Uncommon card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Haunter?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($19.07), Normal ($2.82). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Haunter sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $19.07. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Haunter's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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