Yanmega ex #228
📉 Dip AlertYanmega ex is card #228 from Destined Rivals, a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $14.24 for its 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.
Yanmega ex #228 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Yanmega ex at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $14.24 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €19.49.
- Destined Rivals, Scarlet & Violet series, 2025.
- Rarity tier — Special Illustration Rare.
- Short-term trend -8.1% (7d vs 30d).
Yanmega ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Yanmega ex #228.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.66
- Mid
- $18.24
- 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 Yanmega ex #228
Yanmega ex is the #228 of 182 card in Destined Rivals, a contemporary set released in 2025 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. The card carries 280 HP and Grass typing, with a Stage 1/ex designation.
Artwork is by Tonji Matsuno; the Holofoil printing sits around $14.24, spanning $13.66–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #228 / 182
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Tonji Matsuno
- HP
- 280
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1, ex
- Evolves from
- Yanma
- Released
- 2025/05/30
Yanmega ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Yanmega ex #228 — the playability layer behind the price.
Buzzing Boost
Once during your turn, when this Pokémon moves from your Bench to the Active Spot, you may search your deck for up to 3 Basic {G} Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Jet Cyclone
Move 3 Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Buzzing Boost
- Attacks
- 1
Yanmega ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Yanmega ex #228.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $14.24.
At $14.24 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $14.24 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Yanmega ex trends at €19.49 on Cardmarket (avg sold €23.76, lowest NM €17.00).
Yanmega ex price history & movement
Recent sales average €21.21 over 7 days versus €23.09 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-8.1%).
Single-day average: €18.10; Cardmarket trend price €19.49.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $14.24–$15.26. The most recent snapshot of $14.24 sits 0% up that range, 6.7% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 6.7%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Yanmega ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $14.24 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $12.05 via eBay's default tier, $12.12 on TCGplayer, $13.18 on Cardmarket, $12.39 on Whatnot and $14.24 selling directly — a $2.19 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 Yanmega ex #228.
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 Yanmega ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Yanmega ex #228 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 $14.24 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $60.22 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.4% 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.
Yanmega ex within Destined Rivals
By market value Yanmega ex sits at #19 of 33 in Destined Rivals (set median $16.41).
That is 13% below the middle of the set — a top-45% position.
The set's top card is Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#231), valued at $335.30.
What makes Yanmega ex valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Contemporary-era cards like Yanmega ex (2025) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Special Illustration Rare status puts Yanmega ex among the scarcer pulls in Destined Rivals.
- Artwork by Tonji Matsuno is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Yanmega ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Yanmega ex
- For Yanmega ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.24 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€21.21 and €23.09) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $14.24 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Yanmega ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Yanmega ex value questions
What is the value of Yanmega ex?
Yanmega ex trades near $14.24 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $13.66–—; Cardmarket shows €19.49.
Will Yanmega ex hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-8.1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Yanmega ex?
Yanmega ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Destined Rivals (Scarlet & Violet series, 2025). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Yanmega ex?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($14.24). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Yanmega ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.24. 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 Yanmega ex?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Tonji Matsuno also matters to collector demand.
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