Combusken #16
📉 Dip AlertCombusken is card #16 from Crystal Guardians, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $35.32 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.
Combusken #16 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Combusken at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $35.32 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- From Crystal Guardians (EX), released 2006.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.06.
- Short-term trend -38.1% (7d vs 30d).
Combusken price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Combusken #16.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $18.98
- Mid
- $32.56
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.82
- Mid
- $1.37
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Combusken #16
Printed as #16 in Crystal Guardians, Combusken belongs to the EX series and dates to 2006. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Suwama Chiaki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $35.32, with listings from $18.98 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #16 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Torchic
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Combusken attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Combusken #16 — the playability layer behind the price.
Focus Energy
During your next turn, Combusken's High Jump Kick attack's base damage is 70.
High Jump Kick
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Combusken price analysis
What drives the current market value of Combusken #16.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($35.32), Normal ($1.42).
At $35.32, Combusken draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $35.32 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Combusken trends at €1.06 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.01, lowest NM €0.10).
Combusken price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.04, 38.1% below the 30-day average of €1.68.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.50, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.06.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Combusken, with a recorded low of $29.99 and high of $35.32; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 8.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Combusken?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $35.32 market translates to a net of about $30.34 (eBay), $30.52 (TCGplayer), $33.20 (Cardmarket), $31.17 (Whatnot) or $35.32 (direct). That $4.98 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
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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 Combusken?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Combusken #16 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 $35.32 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $36.82 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.30 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.56 (3.4% 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.
Combusken within Crystal Guardians
By market value Combusken sits at #49 of 93 in Crystal Guardians (set median $37.50).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 48%.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Combusken valuable
- Combusken is a Fighting card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At $35.32 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Combusken is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by Suwama Chiaki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Combusken
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $35.32 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $35.32 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Combusken can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.04 and €1.68) to time entries and exits.
- For Combusken, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Combusken value questions
What is Combusken #16 worth?
Combusken trades near $35.32 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $18.98–—; Cardmarket shows €1.06.
Will Combusken hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-38.1%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Combusken rare?
Combusken is a Rare card from Crystal Guardians (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Combusken have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($35.32), Normal ($1.42). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Combusken sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $35.32. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Combusken?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Suwama Chiaki also matters to collector demand.
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