Minun #40
Minun #40 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $29.57, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Minun #40 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Minun at a glance
- From Dark Explorers (Black & White), released 2012.
- Cardmarket values it at €2.56 (EUR).
- Trades around $29.57 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- 7-day average €2.97; 30-day average €3.04.
Minun price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Minun #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $20.00
- Mid
- $43.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.00
- Mid
- $6.97
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Minun #40
Card #40 of Dark Explorers is Minun, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Black & White series (2012). It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Naoki Saito and currently trades at $29.57 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $20.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #40 / 108
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Minun attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Minun #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Negative Ion
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done by attacks from the Defending Pokémon is reduced by 30 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Electrishower
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Minun price analysis
What drives the current market value of Minun #40.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($29.57), Normal ($7.13) — 2 versions in total.
At $29.57, Minun draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $29.57 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Minun at a trend of €2.56, an average sold price of €3.25 and a near-mint floor of €0.04.
Minun price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.97 over 7 days versus €3.04 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-2.3%).
Single-day average: €0.05; Cardmarket trend price €2.56.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $29.57–$29.57. The most recent snapshot of $29.57 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 · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Minun?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Minun at $29.57 nets roughly $25.35 on eBay, $25.50 on TCGplayer, $27.74 via Cardmarket, $26.05 on Whatnot or $29.57 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.22.
As a common card, Minun sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 Minun?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Minun #40 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 $29.57 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $24.32 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $75.55 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-4.9% 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.
Minun within Dark Explorers
Minun ranks #28 of 57 tracked Dark Explorers cards by market value, against a set median of $29.46.
It sits in the top 53% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Minun valuable
- Artwork by Naoki Saito is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Minun is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Modern (2012) sets are heavily collected, making Minun's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- At Common rarity, Minun is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Priced at $29.57 with steady supply, Minun sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Minun
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Minun can realise well above the $20.00 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $29.57 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 $29.57 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Minun has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Minun can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Minun value questions
What is Minun #40 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $29.57 (low $20.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.56.
Should I buy Minun?
As a modern-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term (-2.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Minun?
Minun is a Common card from Dark Explorers (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Minun have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($29.57), Normal ($7.13). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Minun?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $29.57. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Minun's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Naoki Saito also matters to collector demand.
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