Ponyta #78
📉 Dip AlertAs card #78 in Delta Species, Ponyta is a Common Pokémon card worth about $27.19 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.
Ponyta #78 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Ponyta at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- Recent averages: €0.24 (7d), €0.32 (30d).
- Delta Species, EX series, 2005.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.18 (EUR).
- Trades around $27.19 on TCGplayer.
Ponyta price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ponyta #78.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.29
- Mid
- $65.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.15
- Mid
- $0.54
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Ponyta #78
Ponyta is the #78 of 113 card in Delta Species, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. The card carries 50 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Naoyo Kimura; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $27.19, spanning $23.29–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #78 / 113
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Ponyta attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ponyta #78 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flare
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Ponyta price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ponyta #78.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($27.19), Normal ($0.54) — 2 versions in total.
At $27.19, Ponyta draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $27.19 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Ponyta at a trend of €0.18, an average sold price of €0.17 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Ponyta price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.24 over 7 days versus €0.32 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-25%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.20, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.18.
Ponyta has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $27.19 to $27.19; 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 Ponyta?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $27.19 market translates to a net of about $23.29 (eBay), $23.42 (TCGplayer), $25.48 (Cardmarket), $23.93 (Whatnot) or $27.19 (direct). That $3.90 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Ponyta 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 Ponyta #78.
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 Ponyta?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ponyta #78 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 $27.19 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $19.14 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.17 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-8.7% 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.
Ponyta within Delta Species
Within Delta Species it is the #80 most valuable of 111 tracked cards; the set median is $44.49.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 29%.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Ponyta valuable
- Priced at $27.19 with steady supply, Ponyta sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- At Common rarity, Ponyta is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era cards like Ponyta (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Ponyta is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Ponyta
- Bulk lots of Ponyta can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Delta Species was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Ponyta can realise well above the $23.29 low end.
- For Ponyta, 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 (€0.24 and €0.32) to time entries and exits.
Ponyta value questions
How much is Ponyta worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $27.19 (low $23.29, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.18.
Will Ponyta hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-25.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Ponyta?
Ponyta is a Common card from Delta Species (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Ponyta?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($27.19), Normal ($0.54). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Ponyta?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.19. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Ponyta's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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