Combusken #25
📉 Dip AlertCombusken is card #25 from Emerald, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $49.00 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Combusken #25 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Combusken at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €1.59.
- Current TCGplayer market value $49.00 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Short-term trend -76.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Set: Emerald (EX, 2005).
Combusken price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Combusken #25.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $50.00
- Mid
- $73.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.54
- Mid
- $0.93
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Combusken #25
Combusken is the #25 of 106 card in Emerald, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Midori Harada illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $49.00, with listings from $50.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #25 / 106
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Torchic
- Pokédex
- #256
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Combusken attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Combusken #25 — the playability layer behind the price.
Lava Burn
Does 10 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Sharp Claws
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 10 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Combusken price analysis
What drives the current market value of Combusken #25.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($49.00), Normal ($0.92) — 2 versions in total.
At $49.00, Combusken draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $49.00, Combusken draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Combusken at a trend of €1.59, an average sold price of €1.15 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Combusken price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.24 over 7 days versus €1.00 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-76%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.10, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.59.
Combusken has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $49.00 to $49.00; 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 Combusken?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $49.00 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $42.21 via eBay's default tier, $42.45 on TCGplayer, $46.20 on Cardmarket, $43.36 on Whatnot and $49.00 selling directly — a $6.79 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Combusken 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 Combusken?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Combusken #25 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 $49.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $66.58 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $94.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $16.73 (18.8% 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.
Combusken within Emerald
Combusken ranks #50 of 103 tracked Emerald cards by market value, against a set median of $47.75.
That is 3% above the middle of the set — a top-52% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Combusken valuable
- Classic-era cards like Combusken (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Midori Harada artwork gives Combusken appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Fire typing means Combusken has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At $49.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Combusken
- For Combusken, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Emerald was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $49.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.24 and €1.00) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Combusken can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Combusken value questions
What is Combusken #25 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $49.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $50.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.59.
Should I buy Combusken?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-76.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Combusken?
Combusken is a Uncommon card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Combusken are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($49.00), Normal ($0.92). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Combusken?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $49.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Combusken's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
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