Spheal #29
From Dragons Exalted, Spheal (#29) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $5.12 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.
Spheal #29 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Spheal at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.41.
- From Dragons Exalted (Black & White), released 2012.
- Live market value $5.12 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €0.37; 30-day average €0.39.
- Rarity: Common.
Spheal price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Spheal #29.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $33.44
- Mid
- $54.04
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.16
- Mid
- $0.44
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Spheal #29
Printed as #29 in Dragons Exalted, Spheal belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2012. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $5.12, spanning $33.44–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming.”
Printed flavour text on the Dragons Exalted #29 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragons Exalted
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #29 / 124
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #363
- Released
- 2012/08/15
Spheal attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Spheal #29 — the playability layer behind the price.
Unstoppable Roll
Flip 2 coins. If both of them are heads, this attack does 30 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Spheal price analysis
What drives the current market value of Spheal #29.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($5.12), Normal ($0.40).
In the $5.12 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $5.12 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Spheal trends at €0.41 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.38, lowest NM €0.02).
Spheal price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.37 over 7 days versus €0.39 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-5.1%).
Latest daily average €0.38 against a trend price of €0.41.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $5.03–$5.12. The most recent snapshot of $5.12 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% 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 Spheal?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.12 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.14 via eBay's default tier, $4.17 on TCGplayer, $4.51 on Cardmarket, $4.26 on Whatnot and $5.12 selling directly — a $0.98 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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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 Spheal?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Spheal #29 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 $5.12 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 $51.09 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.2% 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.
Spheal within Dragons Exalted
Within Dragons Exalted it is the #42 most valuable of 45 tracked cards; the set median is $14.99.
That is 66% below the middle of the set — a top-9% position.
The set's top card is Giratina-EX (#124), valued at $618.98.
What makes Spheal valuable
- The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork gives Spheal appeal beyond pure playability.
- Spheal is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Modern-era (2012) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Spheal is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Spheal
- Dragons Exalted was released in 2012; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Spheal can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Spheal has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.37 and €0.39) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.12 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Spheal value questions
What is Spheal #29 worth?
Spheal trades near $5.12 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $33.44–—; Cardmarket shows €0.41.
Should I buy Spheal?
Short-term momentum is softening (-5.1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Spheal?
Spheal is a Common card from Dragons Exalted (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Spheal are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.12), Normal ($0.40). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Spheal?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.12. 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 Spheal?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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