Slowking #28
📉 Dip AlertSlowking is card #28 from Delta Species, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $87.59 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.
Slowking #28 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Slowking at a glance
- Set: Delta Species (EX, 2005).
- Current TCGplayer market value $87.59 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- 7-day average €2.51; 30-day average €2.87.
- Cardmarket trend price €2.98.
Slowking price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowking #28.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $40.49
- Mid
- $59.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $5.25
- Mid
- $9.60
- 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 Slowking #28
Printed as #28 in Delta Species, Slowking belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and currently trades at $87.59 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $40.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #28 / 113
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Slowpoke
- Pokédex
- #199
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Slowking attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowking #28 — the playability layer behind the price.
Prize Shift
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose a card from your hand and put it as a Prize card face up. If you do, choose 1 of your face-down Prize cards without looking and put it into your hand. This power can't be used if Slowking is affected by a Special Condition or if all of your Prize cards are face up.
Psychic Option
If Slowking has a Water Energy card attached to it, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage. If Slowking has a Psychic Energy card attached to it, discard a Special Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon, if any.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Prize Shift
- Attacks
- 1
Slowking price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowking #28.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $87.59, Normal at $6.81.
A $87.59 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $87.59 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Slowking trends at €2.98 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.80, lowest NM €0.30).
Slowking price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.51 over 7 days versus €2.87 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-12.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.50, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.98.
Slowking has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $87.59 to $87.59; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
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 Slowking?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Slowking at $87.59 nets roughly $75.68 on eBay, $76.12 on TCGplayer, $82.86 via Cardmarket, $77.74 on Whatnot or $87.59 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $11.91.
As a rare card, Slowking 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 Slowking?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slowking #28 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Slowking #28.
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 $87.59 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $188.61 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $36.21. You need a graded sale of $133.56 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $76.50 (60.0% 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.
Slowking within Delta Species
By market value Slowking sits at #34 of 111 in Delta Species (set median $44.49).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 70%.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Slowking valuable
- Classic-era cards like Slowking (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Slowking is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Rare rarity, Slowking is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $87.59 with thin supply, Slowking sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Slowking
- For Slowking, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $87.59 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Slowking can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $87.59 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Slowking has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Slowking value questions
What is Slowking #28 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $87.59 (low $40.49, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.98.
Will Slowking hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-12.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Slowking rare?
Slowking is a Rare 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.
Which versions of Slowking are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($87.59), Normal ($6.81). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Slowking?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $87.59. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Slowking cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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