Joltik #33
As card #33 in Emerging Powers, Joltik is a Common Pokémon card worth about $8.53 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.
Joltik #33 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Joltik at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.23.
- Rarity: Common.
- Set: Emerging Powers (Black & White, 2011).
- Short-term trend 0.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $8.53 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Joltik price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Joltik #33.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.55
- Mid
- $12.48
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.15
- Mid
- $0.47
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Joltik #33
Joltik is the #33 of 98 card in Emerging Powers, a modern-era set released in 2011 as part of the Black & White series. A Lightning-type (40 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $8.53, with listings from $5.55 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerging Powers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #33 / 98
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2011/08/31
Joltik attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Joltik #33 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gnaw
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Joltik price analysis
What drives the current market value of Joltik #33.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($8.53), Normal ($0.46) — 2 versions in total.
At $8.53 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$8.53 gives Joltik real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Joltik trends at €0.23 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.22, lowest NM €0.02).
Joltik price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €0.20, 0.0% above the 30-day average of €0.20.
Latest daily average €0.25 against a trend price of €0.23.
Joltik has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $8.53 to $8.53; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the 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 · 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 Joltik?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $8.53 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $7.10 via eBay's default tier, $7.14 on TCGplayer, $7.75 on Cardmarket, $7.30 on Whatnot and $8.53 selling directly — a $1.43 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Joltik #33.
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 Joltik?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Joltik #33 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Joltik #33.
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 $8.53 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 $54.51 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-55.8% 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.
Joltik within Emerging Powers
Within Emerging Powers it is the #4 most valuable of 11 tracked cards; the set median is $6.97.
It sits in the top 73% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Thundurus (#97), valued at $23.45.
What makes Joltik valuable
- Joltik is a Lightning card with 40 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Joltik is a modern-era card (2011); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- At Common rarity, Joltik is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Joltik
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.53 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.20 and €0.20) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Joltik has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Joltik, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $8.53 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Joltik value questions
What is Joltik #33 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $8.53 (low $5.55, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.23.
Should I buy Joltik?
Short-term momentum is steady (+0%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Joltik rare?
Joltik is a Common card from Emerging Powers (Black & White series, 2011). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Joltik are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($8.53), Normal ($0.46). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Joltik?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.53. 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 Joltik?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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