Krabby #54
Krabby is card #54 from Crystal Guardians, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $28.21 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 Krabby #54 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Krabby at a glance
- Live market value $28.21 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From Crystal Guardians (EX), released 2006.
- Short-term trend 5.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €1.04 (EUR).
Krabby price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Krabby #54.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $15.45
- Mid
- $35.32
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.41
- Mid
- $0.96
- 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 Krabby #54
Crystal Guardians placed Krabby at #54; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2006 within the EX series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 40 HP, printed as Basic.
Tomokazu Komiya illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $28.21, with listings from $15.45 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #54 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #98
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Krabby attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Krabby #54 — the playability layer behind the price.
Vital Pinchers
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Krabby price analysis
What drives the current market value of Krabby #54.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $28.21, Normal at $0.98.
This $28.21 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $28.21, Krabby draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Krabby trends at €1.04 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.71, lowest NM €0.04).
Krabby price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.76 over 7 days versus €0.72 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+5.6%).
Single-day average: €2.95; Cardmarket trend price €1.04.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $25.67–$28.21. The most recent snapshot of $28.21 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Krabby?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Krabby at $28.21 nets roughly $24.17 on eBay, $24.31 on TCGplayer, $26.45 via Cardmarket, $24.84 on Whatnot or $28.21 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.04.
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 Krabby #54.
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 Krabby?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Krabby #54 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Krabby #54.
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 $28.21 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $21.36 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $74.18 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-7.0% 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.
Krabby within Crystal Guardians
Krabby ranks #58 of 93 tracked Crystal Guardians cards by market value, against a set median of $37.50.
That is 25% below the middle of the set — a top-39% position.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Krabby valuable
- At Common rarity, Krabby is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Krabby is a Water card with 40 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Priced at $28.21 with steady supply, Krabby sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Krabby
- Bulk lots of Krabby can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Krabby has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $28.21 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Krabby, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.76 and €0.72) to time entries and exits.
Krabby value questions
What is the value of Krabby?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $28.21 (low $15.45, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.04.
Should I buy Krabby?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (5.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Krabby?
Krabby is a Common 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.
Which versions of Krabby are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($28.21), Normal ($0.98). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Krabby?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $28.21. 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 Krabby?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya also matters to collector demand.
Other Krabby cards
Krabby appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
