Copycat #138
📉 Dip AlertAs card #138 in Expedition Base Set, Copycat is a Uncommon Trainer card worth about $20.71 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.
Copycat #138 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Copycat at a glance
- Recent averages: €0.96 (7d), €0.98 (30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €0.90.
- From Expedition Base Set (E-Card), released 2002.
- Current TCGplayer market value $20.71 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Uncommon rarity.
Copycat price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Copycat #138.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $15.46
- Mid
- $21.41
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.54
- Mid
- $1.27
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Copycat #138
Expedition Base Set placed Copycat at #138; the Trainer card entered the market in 2002 within the E-Card series. This Trainer (Supporter) is used in decks as well as collections.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $20.71, spanning $15.46–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #138 / 165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Copycat attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Copycat #138 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Copycat price analysis
What drives the current market value of Copycat #138.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $20.71, Normal at $1.41.
This $20.71 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $20.71 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.90, with an average sold price of €1.10 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.15.
Copycat price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.96 over 7 days versus €0.98 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-2%).
Latest daily average €0.40 against a trend price of €0.90.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Copycat, with a recorded low of $20.71 and high of $20.77; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.3% over the tracked window.
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 Copycat?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $20.71 market translates to a net of about $17.67 (eBay), $17.77 (TCGplayer), $19.32 (Cardmarket), $18.15 (Whatnot) or $20.71 (direct). That $3.04 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Copycat #138.
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 Copycat?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Copycat #138 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Copycat #138.
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 $20.71 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $5.05 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-20.7% 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.
Copycat within Expedition Base Set
By market value Copycat sits at #137 of 155 in Expedition Base Set (set median $65.00).
That is 68% below the middle of the set — a top-12% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Copycat valuable
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- At Uncommon rarity, Copycat is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Copycat is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- Priced at $20.71 with steady supply, Copycat sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Copycat
- Bulk lots of Copycat can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.96 and €0.98) to time entries and exits.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Copycat can realise well above the $15.46 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $20.71 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Copycat value questions
How much is Copycat worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $20.71 (low $15.46, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.90.
Should I buy Copycat?
Short-term momentum is steady (-2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Copycat?
Copycat is a Uncommon card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Copycat?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($20.71), Normal ($1.41). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Copycat sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.71. 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 Copycat?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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