Torterra #17
📉 Dip AlertFrom Diamond & Pearl, Torterra (#17) is a Rare Holo Pokémon card valued at $38.13 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.
Torterra #17 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Torterra at a glance
- Recent averages: €3.88 (7d), €3.85 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Rare Holo.
- Diamond & Pearl, Diamond & Pearl series, 2007.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €4.02.
- Trades around $38.13 on TCGplayer.
Torterra price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Torterra #17.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.60
- Mid
- $35.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.69
- Mid
- $18.75
- 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 Torterra #17
Printed as #17 in Diamond & Pearl, Torterra belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2007. The card carries 140 HP and Grass typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Masahiko Ishii illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $38.13, with listings from $8.60 to —.
“Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.”
Printed flavour text on the Diamond & Pearl #17 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #17 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Masahiko Ishii
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Grotle
- Pokédex
- #389
- Released
- 2007/05/01
Torterra attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Torterra #17 — the playability layer behind the price.
Body Slam
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Leaf Storm
Remove 2 damage counters from each of your Grass Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire +30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Torterra price analysis
What drives the current market value of Torterra #17.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $38.13, Holofoil at $19.37.
A $38.13 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $38.13 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Torterra at a trend of €4.02, an average sold price of €3.65 and a near-mint floor of €0.25.
Torterra price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €3.88, 0.8% above the 30-day average of €3.85.
Single-day average: €1.50; Cardmarket trend price €4.02.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Torterra, with a recorded low of $38.13 and high of $38.19; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.2% over the tracked window.
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 Torterra?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $38.13 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $32.78 via eBay's default tier, $32.97 on TCGplayer, $35.87 on Cardmarket, $33.67 on Whatnot and $38.13 selling directly — a $5.35 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare holo card, Torterra 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 Torterra #17.
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 Torterra?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Torterra #17 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Torterra #17.
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 $38.13 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $42.94 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $84.10 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $5.48 (7.0% 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.
Torterra within Diamond & Pearl
Torterra ranks #11 of 71 tracked Diamond & Pearl cards by market value, against a set median of $13.99.
It sits in the top 86% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar (#27), valued at $364.49.
What makes Torterra valuable
- Classic-era (2007) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At $38.13 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Rare Holo status puts Torterra among the scarcer pulls in Diamond & Pearl.
- Masahiko Ishii illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Torterra is a Grass card with 140 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Torterra
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $38.13 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Torterra has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $38.13 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Torterra can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.88 and €3.85) to time entries and exits.
Torterra value questions
How much is Torterra worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $38.13 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $8.60 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.02.
Will Torterra hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare Holo card it is holding steady in the short term (0.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Torterra rare?
Torterra is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Torterra are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($38.13), Holofoil ($19.37). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Torterra sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $38.13. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Torterra's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Masahiko Ishii also matters to collector demand.
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