Altaria Pokémon card #2
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Dragon·EX series·#2

Altaria #2

🔥 Hot Move

From Dragon, Altaria (#2) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $62.81 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$62.81
Cardmarket (EUR)
€40.88
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 97.2%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Altaria #2 today, you'd net about
$62.81after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $62.81Cardmarket $59.32Whatnot $55.66TCGplayer $54.50eBay $54.19

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 97.2%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Altaria #2 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Altaria at a glance

  • Dragon, EX series, 2003.
  • Rarity tier — Rare.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $62.81 (Holofoil).
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €40.88.
  • Recent averages: €51.36 (7d), €26.04 (30d).
Market prices

Altaria price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Altaria #2.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$62.81
TCGplayer market
Low
$89.95
Mid
$140.00
High
—
Reverse Holofoil
$28.06
TCGplayer market
Low
$249.99
Mid
$350.89
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€40.88
Avg sold
€44.35
Lowest NM
€3.20
7-day avg
€51.36
30-day avg
€26.04

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Altaria #2

Dragon placed Altaria at #2; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. A Colorless-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $62.81 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $89.95 to —.

Card facts

Set
Dragon
Series
EX
Number
#2 / 97
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
HP
80
Type
Colorless
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Swablu
Released
2003/11/24
Card text

Altaria attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Altaria #2 — the playability layer behind the price.

Colorless

Dragon Dance

During your next turn, if any of your current Active Pokémon does damage to any Defending Pokémon, the attack does 40 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

WaterLightning

Dragon Song

30

Each Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Battle stats

Weakness
Colorless ×2
Resistance
Grass -30, Fighting -30
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Altaria price analysis

What drives the current market value of Altaria #2.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Holofoil ($62.81), Reverse Holofoil ($28.06).

At $62.81, Altaria draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

A $62.81 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

Cardmarket values Altaria at a trend of €40.88, an average sold price of €44.35 and a near-mint floor of €3.20.

Price trend

Altaria price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $62.55▲ 0.4% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $62.81

The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €51.36, 97.2% above the 30-day average of €26.04.

Single-day average: €18.87; Cardmarket trend price €40.88.

Altaria has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $62.55 to $62.81; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€18.87
7-day avg€51.36
30-day avg€26.04
Trend price€40.88

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.26 (+0.4%)New recorded high
All-time high
$62.81
All-time low
$62.55
Off all-time high
-0%
0 days since high
Since first snapshot
+0.4%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.2%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$62.81
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $62.55high $62.81

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Altaria?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $62.81 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $54.19 via eBay's default tier, $54.50 on TCGplayer, $59.32 on Cardmarket, $55.66 on Whatnot and $62.81 selling directly — a $8.62 spread after fees and typical shipping.

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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Altaria #2.

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Best net payout$62.81
Spread across platforms$8.62
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$8.6213.7%$54.19Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$8.3113.2%$54.50Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$3.495.6%$59.32Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$62.81Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$7.1511.4%$55.66Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Altaria?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Altaria #2 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Altaria #2.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $62.81 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $123.94 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $14.65. You need a graded sale of $108.78 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $45.24 (44.0% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$54.64
Net as PSA 9
$69.29
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$178.58
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$108.78
Expected value
$99.88
Expected profit
$45.24
44.0% ROI

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.

Set context

Altaria within Dragon

Within Dragon it is the #27 most valuable of 94 tracked cards; the set median is $24.28.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 72%.

The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.

Rank in set
#27
of 94 tracked
Set median
$24.28
Rarity
Rare
Series
EX
Full Dragon report →
Value drivers

What makes Altaria valuable

  • As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Altaria is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • The Atsuko Nishida artwork gives Altaria appeal beyond pure playability.
  • At Rare rarity, Altaria is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • At $62.81 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
  • Altaria comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Altaria

  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Altaria has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Dragon was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $62.81 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • For Altaria, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Bulk lots of Altaria can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Altaria value questions

How much is Altaria worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $62.81 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $89.95 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €40.88.

Is Altaria a good investment?

Short-term momentum is rising (+97.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

How rare is Altaria?

Altaria is a Rare card from Dragon (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Does Altaria have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($62.81), Reverse Holofoil ($28.06). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Altaria?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $62.81. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Altaria's value?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.

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