Rapidash #28
Rapidash is card #28 from Arceus, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $8.23 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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 Rapidash #28. Sell on your own schedule.
Rapidash at a glance
- Live market value $8.23 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
- Rare rarity.
- From Arceus (Platinum), released 2009.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Rapidash price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rapidash #28.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.17
- Mid
- $7.60
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.25
- Mid
- $2.00
- High
- —
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Is this Rapidash a good deal?
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About Rapidash #28
Rapidash is the #28 of 99 card in Arceus, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Lee HyunJung illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $8.23, with listings from $5.17 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #28 / 99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Lee HyunJung
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Ponyta
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Rapidash attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rapidash #28 — the playability layer behind the price.
Wild Guard
Prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Rapidash by your opponent's Pokémon SP.
Fire Mane
Rising Lunge
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water +20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Wild Guard
- Attacks
- 2
Rapidash price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rapidash #28.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $8.23, Normal at $1.64.
At $8.23 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $8.23 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Rapidash, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Rapidash 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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $8.23–$8.23. The most recent snapshot of $8.23 sits 100% up that range.
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 Rapidash?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $8.23 market translates to a net of about $6.84 (eBay), $6.88 (TCGplayer), $7.47 (Cardmarket), $7.03 (Whatnot) or $8.23 (direct). That $1.39 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Rapidash #28.
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 Rapidash?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rapidash #28 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Rapidash #28.
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 $8.23 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 $54.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-56.7% 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.
Rapidash within Arceus
Within Arceus it is the #58 most valuable of 75 tracked cards; the set median is $17.93.
That is 54% below the middle of the set — a top-24% position.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Rapidash valuable
- Artwork by Lee HyunJung is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At Rare rarity, Rapidash is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era cards like Rapidash (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Rapidash is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Rapidash
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Rapidash, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $8.23 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Arceus was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.23 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Rapidash value questions
What is Rapidash #28 worth?
Rapidash trades near $8.23 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $5.17–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Rapidash hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Rapidash?
Rapidash is a Rare card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Rapidash are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($8.23), Normal ($1.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Rapidash?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.23. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Rapidash cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Lee HyunJung also matters to collector demand.
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