Slugma #72
🔥 Hot MoveSlugma #72 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $13.87, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Demand for Slugma #72 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Slugma at a glance
- 7-day average €0.56; 30-day average €0.35.
- From Dragon (EX), released 2003.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.31 (EUR).
- Trades around $13.87 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Common.
Slugma price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slugma #72.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $14.12
- Mid
- $42.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.24
- Mid
- $0.60
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slugma #72
Printed as #72 in Dragon, Slugma belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. A Fire-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kyoko Umemoto illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $13.87, with listings from $14.12 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #72 / 97
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kyoko Umemoto
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/11/24
Slugma attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slugma #72 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ram
Luring Flame
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch. The new Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Slugma price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slugma #72.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $13.87, Normal at $0.58.
In the $13.87 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $13.87 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.31, with an average sold price of €0.40 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Slugma price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.56 over 7 days versus €0.35 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+60%).
Single-day average: €0.10; Cardmarket trend price €0.31.
Slugma has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $13.87 to $13.87; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 Slugma?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Slugma at $13.87 nets roughly $11.73 on eBay, $11.80 on TCGplayer, $12.83 via Cardmarket, $12.06 on Whatnot or $13.87 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.14.
As a common card, Slugma sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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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 Slugma?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slugma #72 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 $13.87 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 $59.85 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-42.3% 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.
Slugma within Dragon
Slugma ranks #62 of 94 tracked Dragon cards by market value, against a set median of $24.28.
That is 43% below the middle of the set — a top-35% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Slugma valuable
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Slugma is a Fire card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Classic-era cards like Slugma (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Kyoko Umemoto illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Slugma
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $13.87 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Slugma can realise well above the $14.12 low end.
- Bulk lots of Slugma can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Slugma 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.
Slugma value questions
What is the value of Slugma?
The current TCGplayer market value is $13.87 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $14.12 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.31.
Should I buy Slugma?
Short-term momentum is rising (+60%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Slugma?
Slugma is a Common 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 Slugma have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($13.87), Normal ($0.58). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Slugma?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.87. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Slugma's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Kyoko Umemoto also matters to collector demand.
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