Slowpoke #83
📉 Dip AlertSlowpoke is card #83 from Delta Species, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $76.03 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.
Slowpoke #83 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Slowpoke at a glance
- Trades around $76.03 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Delta Species, EX series, 2005.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.88.
- Recent averages: €0.80 (7d), €1.46 (30d).
Slowpoke price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowpoke #83.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $71.99
- Mid
- $699.64
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.33
- Mid
- $4.68
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Slowpoke a good deal?
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About Slowpoke #83
Card #83 of Delta Species is Slowpoke, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). It is a Water-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $76.03, with listings from $71.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #83 / 113
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Slowpoke attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowpoke #83 — the playability layer behind the price.
Yawn
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Tackle
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Slowpoke price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowpoke #83.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $76.03, Normal at $4.68.
A $76.03 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $76.03, Slowpoke draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Slowpoke at a trend of €1.88, an average sold price of €1.71 and a near-mint floor of €0.03.
Slowpoke price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.80 over 7 days versus €1.46 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-45.2%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.53, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.88.
Slowpoke has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $76.03 to $85.65; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 11.2% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 4.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 11.2%.
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 Slowpoke?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $76.03 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $65.66 via eBay's default tier, $66.04 on TCGplayer, $71.88 on Cardmarket, $67.44 on Whatnot and $76.03 selling directly — a $10.37 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Slowpoke #83.
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 #83 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 $76.03 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $158.43 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $26.14. You need a graded sale of $122.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $61.91 (53.4% 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 Delta Species
Slowpoke ranks #40 of 111 tracked Delta Species cards by market value, against a set median of $44.49.
It sits in the top 65% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Slowpoke valuable
- Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $76.03 with thin supply, Slowpoke sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era cards like Slowpoke (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Slowpoke is a Water card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Slowpoke is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Slowpoke
- Bulk lots of Slowpoke can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Slowpoke has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Slowpoke can realise well above the $71.99 low end.
- Delta Species was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $76.03 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Slowpoke value questions
What is Slowpoke #83 worth?
Slowpoke trades near $76.03 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $71.99–—; Cardmarket shows €1.88.
Is Slowpoke a good investment?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-45.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Slowpoke?
Slowpoke 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.
Does Slowpoke have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($76.03), Normal ($4.68). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Slowpoke?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $76.03. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Slowpoke cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common 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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