Cresselia #228
As card #228 in Evolving Skies, Cresselia is a Secret Rare Pokémon card worth about $12.75 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.
Cresselia #228 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Cresselia at a glance
- Set: Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield, 2021).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €15.33.
- Trades around $12.75 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
- Short-term trend -3.9% (7d vs 30d).
Cresselia price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Cresselia #228.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.00
- Mid
- $13.18
- 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 Cresselia #228
Evolving Skies placed Cresselia at #228; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2021 within the Sword & Shield series. The card carries 120 HP and Psychic typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Toyste Beach; the Holofoil printing sits around $12.75, spanning $10.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“Those who sleep holding Cresselia's feather are assured of joyful dreams. It is said to represent the crescent moon.”
Printed flavour text on the Evolving Skies #228 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #228 / 203
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- Toyste Beach
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #488
- Released
- 2021/08/27
Cresselia attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Cresselia #228 — the playability layer behind the price.
Crescent Glow
Search your deck for a Psychic Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. If you go second and it's your first turn, instead search for up to 3 Psychic Energy cards and attach them to 1 of your Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.
Photon Laser
If you have at least 5 Energy in play, this attack does 90 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Cresselia price analysis
What drives the current market value of Cresselia #228.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($12.75).
At $12.75 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $12.75 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Cresselia trends at €15.33 on Cardmarket (avg sold €15.64, lowest NM €8.00).
Cresselia price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €14.46, 3.9% below the 30-day average of €15.04.
Latest daily average €14.99 against a trend price of €15.33.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $12.43–$13.00. The most recent snapshot of $12.75 sits 56% up that range, 1.9% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 4.4%.
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 Cresselia?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Cresselia at $12.75 nets roughly $10.76 on eBay, $10.82 on TCGplayer, $11.76 via Cardmarket, $11.06 on Whatnot or $12.75 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.99.
As a secret rare card, Cresselia 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 Cresselia?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Cresselia #228 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 $12.75 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 $58.72 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-44.9% 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.
Cresselia within Evolving Skies
Within Evolving Skies it is the #39 most valuable of 66 tracked cards; the set median is $18.81.
It sits in the top 42% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Umbreon VMAX (#215), valued at $2,298.95.
What makes Cresselia valuable
- Its Psychic typing means Cresselia has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- As a Secret Rare, Cresselia sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Contemporary (2021) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Artwork by Toyste Beach is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Cresselia
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€14.46 and €15.04) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $12.75 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Evolving Skies was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Cresselia can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Cresselia, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Cresselia value questions
How much is Cresselia worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $12.75 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €15.33.
Should I buy Cresselia?
The card is steady on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Cresselia?
Cresselia is a Secret Rare card from Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Cresselia have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($12.75). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Cresselia?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $12.75. 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 Cresselia?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Toyste Beach also matters to collector demand.
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