Vulpix Pokémon card #136
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Expedition Base Set·E-Card series·#136

Vulpix #136

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As card #136 in Expedition Base Set, Vulpix is a Common Pokémon card worth about $84.49 ungraded.

Market value
$84.49
Cardmarket (EUR)
€11.04
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 54.7%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Vulpix #136 today, you'd net about
$84.49after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $84.49Cardmarket $79.92Whatnot $74.98TCGplayer $73.42eBay $73.00

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 54.7%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Vulpix #136 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Vulpix at a glance

  • 7-day average €14.31; 30-day average €9.25.
  • Cardmarket values it at €11.04 (EUR).
  • Set: Expedition Base Set (E-Card, 2002).
  • Common rarity.
  • Live market value $84.49 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Market prices

Vulpix price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Vulpix #136.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$84.49
TCGplayer market
Low
$44.36
Mid
$49.99
High
—
Normal
$29.23
TCGplayer market
Low
$21.77
Mid
$35.00
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€11.04
Avg sold
€10.74
Lowest NM
€0.20
7-day avg
€14.31
30-day avg
€9.25

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

Is this Vulpix a good deal?

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Live market value$84.49
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Overview

About Vulpix #136

Expedition Base Set placed Vulpix at #136; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2002 within the E-Card series. A Fire-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Yuka Morii and currently trades at $84.49 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $44.36 to —.

Card facts

Set
Expedition Base Set
Series
E-Card
Number
#136 / 165
Rarity
Common
Illustrator
Yuka Morii
HP
50
Type
Fire
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#37
Released
2002/09/15
Card text

Vulpix attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Vulpix #136 — the playability layer behind the price.

Colorless

Tail Shake

The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

FireColorless

Flare

20

Battle stats

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Vulpix price analysis

What drives the current market value of Vulpix #136.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($84.49), Normal ($29.23).

A $84.49 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

A $84.49 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €11.04, with an average sold price of €10.74 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.20.

Price trend

Vulpix price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $84.49▲ 0% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $84.49

Recent sales average €14.31 over 7 days versus €9.25 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+54.7%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €4.80, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €11.04.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $84.49–$84.49. The most recent snapshot of $84.49 sits 100% up that range.

Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€4.80
7-day avg€14.31
30-day avg€9.25
Trend price€11.04

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$84.49
All-time low
$84.49
Off all-time high
-0%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$84.49
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $84.49high $84.49

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Vulpix?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $84.49 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $73.00 via eBay's default tier, $73.42 on TCGplayer, $79.92 on Cardmarket, $74.98 on Whatnot and $84.49 selling directly — a $11.49 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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Vulpix #136.

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Best net payout$84.49
Spread across platforms$11.49
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$11.4913.6%$73.00Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$11.0713.1%$73.42Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$4.575.4%$79.92Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$84.49Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$9.5111.3%$74.98Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Vulpix?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Vulpix #136 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Vulpix #136.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $84.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $180.52 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $33.50. You need a graded sale of $130.47 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $72.58 (58.3% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$73.51
Net as PSA 9
$107.01
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$254.03
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$130.47
Expected value
$146.09
Expected profit
$72.58
58.3% ROI

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.

Set context

Vulpix within Expedition Base Set

Vulpix ranks #57 of 155 tracked Expedition Base Set cards by market value, against a set median of $65.00.

It sits in the top 64% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.

Rank in set
#57
of 155 tracked
Set median
$65.00
Rarity
Common
Series
E-Card
Full Expedition Base Set report →
Value drivers

What makes Vulpix valuable

  • Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
  • A $84.49 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • Vulpix is a Fire card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • At Common rarity, Vulpix is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • Yuka Morii illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Vulpix

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $84.49 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€14.31 and €9.25) to time entries and exits.
  • Bulk lots of Vulpix can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Vulpix has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
FAQ

Vulpix value questions

What is the value of Vulpix?

The current TCGplayer market value is $84.49 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $44.36 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €11.04.

Is Vulpix a good investment?

The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

Is Vulpix rare?

Vulpix 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 Vulpix are there?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($84.49), Normal ($29.23). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Vulpix sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $84.49. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Vulpix's value?

Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Yuka Morii also matters to collector demand.

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