Combusken #31
🔥 Hot MoveCombusken is card #31 from Crystal Guardians, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $37.50 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.
Demand for Combusken #31 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Combusken at a glance
- Crystal Guardians, EX series, 2006.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Trades around $37.50 on TCGplayer.
- 7-day average €3.34; 30-day average €1.96.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.04.
Combusken price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Combusken #31.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $26.69
- Mid
- $46.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.89
- Mid
- $2.15
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Combusken #31
Crystal Guardians placed Combusken at #31; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2006 within the EX series. A Fire-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Sachiko Adachi illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $37.50, with listings from $26.69 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #31 / 100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Sachiko Adachi
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Torchic
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Combusken attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Combusken #31 — the playability layer behind the price.
Searing Flame
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Firebreathing
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Combusken price analysis
What drives the current market value of Combusken #31.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($37.50), Normal ($2.15) — 2 versions in total.
At $37.50, Combusken draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $37.50 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.04, with an average sold price of €2.26 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Combusken price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.34 over 7 days versus €1.96 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+70.4%).
Single-day average: €1.20; Cardmarket trend price €3.04.
Combusken has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $37.50 to $37.50; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Combusken?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $37.50 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $32.23 via eBay's default tier, $32.42 on TCGplayer, $35.28 on Cardmarket, $33.11 on Whatnot and $37.50 selling directly — a $5.27 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Combusken sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Combusken #31.
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 #31 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 $37.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $41.56 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $83.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $4.82 (6.2% 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
Within Crystal Guardians it is the #47 most valuable of 93 tracked cards; the set median is $37.50.
It sits in the top 51% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Combusken valuable
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Combusken is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Combusken is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by Sachiko Adachi is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- A $37.50 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Combusken
- Bulk lots of Combusken can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $37.50 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $37.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Combusken has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Combusken value questions
What is Combusken #31 worth?
Combusken trades near $37.50 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $26.69–—; Cardmarket shows €3.04.
Should I buy Combusken?
The card is rising on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Combusken rare?
Combusken is a Uncommon 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 ($37.50), Normal ($2.15). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Combusken?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $37.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Combusken cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Sachiko Adachi also matters to collector demand.
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