Elgyem #BW55
From BW Black Star Promos, Elgyem (#BW55) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $13.96 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 Elgyem #BW55. Sell on your own schedule.
Elgyem at a glance
- From BW Black Star Promos (Black & White), released 2011.
- No published price history.
- Trades around $13.96 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Common.
Elgyem price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Elgyem #BW55.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.57
- Mid
- $64.87
- High
- —
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About Elgyem #BW55
Printed as #BW55 in BW Black Star Promos, Elgyem belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2011. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Mizue illustrated this card. Its Normal printing is priced near $13.96, with listings from $13.57 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #BW55 / 101
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mizue
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2011/04/26
Elgyem attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Elgyem #BW55 — the playability layer behind the price.
Weak Barrier
If this Pokémon has any Psychic Energy attached to it, this Pokémon has no Weakness.
Quick Blow
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Weak Barrier
- Attacks
- 1
Elgyem price analysis
What drives the current market value of Elgyem #BW55.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $13.96.
In the $13.96 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $13.96 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Elgyem, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Elgyem 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 $13.96–$13.96. The most recent snapshot of $13.96 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 Elgyem?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $13.96 market translates to a net of about $11.81 (eBay), $11.88 (TCGplayer), $12.91 (Cardmarket), $12.14 (Whatnot) or $13.96 (direct). That $2.15 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
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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 Elgyem?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Elgyem #BW55 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 $13.96 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 $59.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-42.1% 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.
Elgyem within BW Black Star Promos
Within BW Black Star Promos it is the #57 most valuable of 76 tracked cards; the set median is $30.40.
That is 54% below the middle of the set — a top-26% position.
The set's top card is Mew (#BW98), valued at $497.49.
What makes Elgyem valuable
- With steady supply, Elgyem is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Elgyem is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its Psychic typing means Elgyem has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Mizue artwork gives Elgyem appeal beyond pure playability.
- Modern-era (2011) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Elgyem
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Elgyem has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- BW Black Star Promos was released in 2011; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Elgyem can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $13.96 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Elgyem value questions
How much is Elgyem worth?
Elgyem trades near $13.96 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $13.57–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Elgyem a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Elgyem rare?
Elgyem is a Common card from BW Black Star Promos (Black & White series, 2011). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Elgyem?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($13.96). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Elgyem?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.96. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Elgyem's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Mizue also matters to collector demand.
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