Manectric #8
As card #8 in Crystal Guardians, Manectric is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $27.29 ungraded.
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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 Manectric #8 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Manectric at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €21.26.
- Crystal Guardians, EX series, 2006.
- Current TCGplayer market value $27.29 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Short-term trend 5.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
Manectric price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Manectric #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $29.99
- Mid
- $148.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $11.92
- Mid
- $28.20
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Manectric #8
Card #8 of Crystal Guardians is Manectric, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2006). A Lightning-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Hisao Nakamura; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $27.29, spanning $29.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #8 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Electrike
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Manectric attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Manectric #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Kick Away
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.
Strong Current
If Manectric has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon-ex. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Manectric price analysis
What drives the current market value of Manectric #8.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $27.29, Holofoil at $23.09.
A $27.29 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $27.29 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Manectric at a trend of €21.26, an average sold price of €21.10 and a near-mint floor of €1.50.
Manectric price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €12.93 against a 30-day average of €12.29 (+5.2%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €9.85, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €21.26.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $27.29–$27.29. The most recent snapshot of $27.29 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% 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 Manectric?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Manectric at $27.29 nets roughly $23.37 on eBay, $23.51 on TCGplayer, $25.58 via Cardmarket, $24.02 on Whatnot or $27.29 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.92.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Manectric #8.
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 Manectric?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Manectric #8 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 $27.29 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $19.36 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.26 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-8.5% 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.
Manectric within Crystal Guardians
Within Crystal Guardians it is the #59 most valuable of 93 tracked cards; the set median is $37.50.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 38%.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Manectric valuable
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At $27.29 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Hisao Nakamura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Rare rarity, Manectric is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Manectric is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Manectric
- Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Manectric, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€12.93 and €12.29) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Manectric 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 $27.29 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Manectric value questions
How much is Manectric worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $27.29 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $29.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €21.26.
Is Manectric a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+5.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Manectric rare?
Manectric 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 Manectric have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($27.29), Holofoil ($23.09). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Manectric?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.29. 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 Manectric?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hisao Nakamura also matters to collector demand.
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