Volbeat #42
📉 Dip AlertAs card #42 in Emerald, Volbeat is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $36.76 ungraded.
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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.
Volbeat #42 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Volbeat at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.56.
- Trades around $36.76 on TCGplayer.
- Uncommon rarity.
- Emerald, EX series, 2005.
- Recent averages: €0.69 (7d), €1.13 (30d).
Volbeat price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Volbeat #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.99
- Mid
- $73.45
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.36
- Mid
- $2.18
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Volbeat #42
Card #42 of Emerald is Volbeat, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). A Grass-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $36.76 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $23.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #42 / 106
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Volbeat attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Volbeat #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Confuse Ray
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Double-edge
Volbeat does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Volbeat price analysis
What drives the current market value of Volbeat #42.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $36.76, Normal at $2.18.
This $36.76 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $36.76 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Volbeat at a trend of €0.56, an average sold price of €0.46 and a near-mint floor of €0.08.
Volbeat price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.69 against a 30-day average of €1.13 (-38.9%).
Single-day average: €0.29; Cardmarket trend price €0.56.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Volbeat, with a recorded low of $36.76 and high of $36.76; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Volbeat?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Volbeat at $36.76 nets roughly $31.59 on eBay, $31.77 on TCGplayer, $34.57 via Cardmarket, $32.45 on Whatnot or $36.76 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.17.
As a uncommon card, Volbeat sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Volbeat #42.
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 Volbeat?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Volbeat #42 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 $36.76 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $39.95 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $82.74 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $4.06 (5.3% 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.
Volbeat within Emerald
By market value Volbeat sits at #67 of 103 in Emerald (set median $47.75).
It sits in the top 36% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Volbeat valuable
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Priced at $36.76 with steady supply, Volbeat sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Volbeat is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Volbeat is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Volbeat
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.69 and €1.13) to time entries and exits.
- 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 $36.76 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Volbeat, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Volbeat can realise well above the $23.99 low end.
Volbeat value questions
What is Volbeat #42 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $36.76 (low $23.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.56.
Is Volbeat a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-38.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Volbeat rare?
Volbeat 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 Volbeat are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($36.76), Normal ($2.18). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Volbeat?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $36.76. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Volbeat cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
Other Volbeat cards
Volbeat appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
