Goldeen #111
📉 Dip AlertAs card #111 in Expedition Base Set, Goldeen is a Common Pokémon card worth about $12.08 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.
Goldeen #111 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Goldeen at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Expedition Base Set, E-Card series, 2002.
- Live market value $12.08 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €0.78; 30-day average €0.99.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.63.
Goldeen price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Goldeen #111.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $40.42
- Mid
- $54.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.76
- Mid
- $3.54
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Goldeen #111
Goldeen is the #111 of 165 card in Expedition Base Set, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the E-Card series. The card carries 50 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Masako Yamashita illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $12.08, with listings from $40.42 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #111 / 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Masako Yamashita
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #118
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Goldeen attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Goldeen #111 — the playability layer behind the price.
Splash
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Goldeen price analysis
What drives the current market value of Goldeen #111.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($12.08), Normal ($2.85).
At $12.08 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $12.08 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.63, with an average sold price of €0.91 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.15.
Goldeen price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.78 over 7 days versus €0.99 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-21.2%).
Latest daily average €0.64 against a trend price of €0.63.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $11.48–$12.08. The most recent snapshot of $12.08 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.5% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Goldeen?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $12.08 market translates to a net of about $10.18 (eBay), $10.24 (TCGplayer), $11.13 (Cardmarket), $10.46 (Whatnot) or $12.08 (direct). That $1.90 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 Goldeen #111.
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 Goldeen?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Goldeen #111 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $12.08 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 $58.06 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-46.5% 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.
Goldeen within Expedition Base Set
By market value Goldeen sits at #145 of 155 in Expedition Base Set (set median $65.00).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 7%.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Goldeen valuable
- Goldeen is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Goldeen dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Goldeen is a Water card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Masako Yamashita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Goldeen
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.78 and €0.99) to time entries and exits.
- For Goldeen, 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 $12.08 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Goldeen has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $12.08 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Goldeen value questions
What is the value of Goldeen?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $12.08 (low $40.42, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.63.
Is Goldeen a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-21.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Goldeen?
Goldeen is a Common 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.
Which versions of Goldeen are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($12.08), Normal ($2.85). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Goldeen?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $12.08. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Goldeen cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Masako Yamashita also matters to collector demand.
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