Darkrai #DP52
📉 Dip AlertFrom DP Black Star Promos, Darkrai (#DP52) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $45.29 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Darkrai #DP52. Sell on your own schedule.
Darkrai at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Trades around $45.29 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- From DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl), released 2007.
Darkrai price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darkrai #DP52.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $24.99
- Mid
- $30.00
- High
- —
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About Darkrai #DP52
Card #DP52 of DP Black Star Promos is Darkrai, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Diamond & Pearl series (2007). It is a Darkness-type Pokémon with 90 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Wataru Kawahara; the Holofoil printing sits around $45.29, spanning $24.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #DP52 / 56
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Wataru Kawahara
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2007/05/01
Darkrai attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Darkrai #DP52 — the playability layer behind the price.
Darkness Aura
If you have Cresselia in play, each of Darkrai's attacks does 20 more damage to the Defending Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Hypnoblast
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Darkness Aura
- Attacks
- 1
Darkrai price analysis
What drives the current market value of Darkrai #DP52.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($45.29).
This $45.29 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $45.29 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Darkrai, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Darkrai price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Darkrai, with a recorded low of $45.29 and high of $47.11; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.8%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 3.9%.
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 Darkrai?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $45.29 market translates to a net of about $38.99 (eBay), $39.22 (TCGplayer), $42.68 (Cardmarket), $40.05 (Whatnot) or $45.29 (direct). That $6.30 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Darkrai #DP52.
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 Darkrai?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Darkrai #DP52 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Darkrai #DP52.
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 $45.29 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $58.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $91.26 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.89 (15.1% 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.
Darkrai within DP Black Star Promos
Darkrai ranks #26 of 51 tracked DP Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $45.29.
That is 0% above the middle of the set — a top-51% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza C (#DP47), valued at $628.77.
What makes Darkrai valuable
- The Wataru Kawahara artwork gives Darkrai appeal beyond pure playability.
- Darkrai is a Darkness card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Priced at $45.29 with steady supply, Darkrai sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2007) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Darkrai is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Darkrai
- Bulk lots of Darkrai 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 $45.29 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Darkrai has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Darkrai, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Darkrai value questions
What is Darkrai #DP52 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $45.29 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $24.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Darkrai?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Darkrai?
Darkrai is a Common card from DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Darkrai have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($45.29). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Darkrai?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.29. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Darkrai cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Wataru Kawahara also matters to collector demand.
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