Switch #157
📉 Dip AlertFrom Expedition Base Set, Switch (#157) is a Common Trainer card valued at $39.77 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Switch #157 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Switch at a glance
- Common rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.84.
- Live market value $39.77 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €0.62 (7d), €0.79 (30d).
- Expedition Base Set, E-Card series, 2002.
Switch price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Switch #157.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $119.99
- Mid
- $179.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.97
- Mid
- $1.70
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Switch #157
Card #157 of Expedition Base Set is Switch, a vintage-era Trainer card from the E-Card series (2002). As a Trainer card, it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Artwork is by Keiji Kinebuchi; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $39.77, spanning $119.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #157 / 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Switch attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Switch #157 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
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Switch price analysis
What drives the current market value of Switch #157.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($39.77), Normal ($1.73) — 2 versions in total.
This $39.77 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $39.77 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Switch trends at €0.84 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.83, lowest NM €0.08).
Switch price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.62, 21.5% below the 30-day average of €0.79.
Single-day average: €1.49; Cardmarket trend price €0.84.
Switch has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $39.77 to $39.77; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% 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 Switch?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $39.77 market translates to a net of about $34.20 (eBay), $34.40 (TCGplayer), $37.43 (Cardmarket), $35.14 (Whatnot) or $39.77 (direct). That $5.57 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 Switch #157.
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 Switch?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Switch #157 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 $39.77 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $46.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $85.75 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $7.17 (9.0% 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.
Switch within Expedition Base Set
Within Expedition Base Set it is the #109 most valuable of 155 tracked cards; the set median is $65.00.
That is 39% below the middle of the set — a top-30% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Switch valuable
- Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $39.77 with steady supply, Switch sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Switch is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Switch is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- As a 2002 vintage card, Switch benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
Buying & selling Switch
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $39.77 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Switch can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Switch can realise well above the $119.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.62 and €0.79) to time entries and exits.
- For Switch, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Switch value questions
How much is Switch worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $39.77 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $119.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.84.
Is Switch a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Switch?
Switch 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 Switch are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($39.77), Normal ($1.73). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Switch?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $39.77. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Switch cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi also matters to collector demand.
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