Slowpoke #23
📉 Dip AlertFrom Dark Explorers, Slowpoke (#23) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $31.62 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Slowpoke #23 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Slowpoke at a glance
- Recent averages: €0.27 (7d), €0.59 (30d).
- From Dark Explorers (Black & White), released 2012.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.93.
- Live market value $31.62 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Slowpoke price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowpoke #23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.22
- Mid
- $31.24
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.44
- Mid
- $7.10
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slowpoke #23
Card #23 of Dark Explorers is Slowpoke, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Black & White series (2012). A Water-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by MAHOU; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $31.62, spanning $16.22–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten.”
Printed flavour text on the Dark Explorers #23 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #23 / 108
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- MAHOU
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #79
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Slowpoke attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowpoke #23 — the playability layer behind the price.
Big Yawn
Both this Pokémon and the Defending Pokémon are now Asleep.
Shot in the Dark
Flip 2 coins. If either of them is tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Slowpoke price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowpoke #23.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($31.62), Normal ($8.02).
This $31.62 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $31.62 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Slowpoke at a trend of €0.93, an average sold price of €0.66 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Slowpoke price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.27 against a 30-day average of €0.59 (-54.2%).
Latest daily average €0.02 against a trend price of €0.93.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Slowpoke, with a recorded low of $31.53 and high of $31.65; current value is at 75% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.4%.
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 Slowpoke?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $31.62 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $27.13 via eBay's default tier, $27.29 on TCGplayer, $29.69 on Cardmarket, $27.87 on Whatnot and $31.62 selling directly — a $4.49 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 Slowpoke #23.
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 Slowpoke?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slowpoke #23 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 $31.62 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $28.77 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $77.60 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-1.8% 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.
Slowpoke within Dark Explorers
Slowpoke ranks #26 of 57 tracked Dark Explorers cards by market value, against a set median of $29.46.
That is 7% above the middle of the set — a top-56% position.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Slowpoke valuable
- At Common rarity, Slowpoke is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Slowpoke is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Slowpoke is a modern-era card (2012); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Artwork by MAHOU is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Priced at $31.62 with steady supply, Slowpoke sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Slowpoke
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.27 and €0.59) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Slowpoke 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 $31.62 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Slowpoke has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Dark Explorers was released in 2012; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Slowpoke value questions
How much is Slowpoke worth?
Slowpoke trades near $31.62 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $16.22–—; Cardmarket shows €0.93.
Is Slowpoke a good investment?
As a modern-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-54.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Slowpoke?
Slowpoke 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.
What print variants exist for Slowpoke?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($31.62), Normal ($8.02). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Slowpoke sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $31.62. 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 Slowpoke?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by MAHOU also matters to collector demand.
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