Parasect #43
🔥 Hot MoveParasect #43 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $44.79, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Demand for Parasect #43 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Parasect at a glance
- Live market value $44.79 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €6.83.
- FireRed & LeafGreen, EX series, 2004.
- Recent averages: €6.45 (7d), €5.51 (30d).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
Parasect price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Parasect #43.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.00
- Mid
- $340.57
- High
- —
- Low
- $10.68
- Mid
- $16.95
- 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 Parasect #43
FireRed & LeafGreen placed Parasect at #43; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2004 within the EX series. A Grass-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Yuka Morii and currently trades at $44.79 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $39.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #43 / 112
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Yuka Morii
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Paras
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Parasect attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Parasect #43 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Powder
Search your deck for up to 2 basic Energy cards and attach them to any of your Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex) in any way you like. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Toxic Spore
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Parasect price analysis
What drives the current market value of Parasect #43.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $44.79, Normal at $15.03.
At $44.79, Parasect draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $44.79 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Parasect at a trend of €6.83, an average sold price of €6.57 and a near-mint floor of €1.00.
Parasect price history & movement
Recent sales average €6.45 over 7 days versus €5.51 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+17.1%).
Latest daily average €14.99 against a trend price of €6.83.
Parasect has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $44.79 to $44.79; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Parasect?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $44.79 market translates to a net of about $38.56 (eBay), $38.78 (TCGplayer), $42.20 (Cardmarket), $39.61 (Whatnot) or $44.79 (direct). That $6.23 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Parasect sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Parasect #43.
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 Parasect?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Parasect #43 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Parasect #43.
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 $44.79 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $57.41 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $90.77 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.37 (14.6% 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.
Parasect within FireRed & LeafGreen
Parasect ranks #49 of 109 tracked FireRed & LeafGreen cards by market value, against a set median of $41.74.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 56%.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Parasect valuable
- Classic-era cards like Parasect (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- A $44.79 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Yuka Morii illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Uncommon rarity, Parasect is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Parasect is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Parasect
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Parasect has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.45 and €5.51) to time entries and exits.
- For Parasect, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $44.79 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Parasect can realise well above the $39.00 low end.
Parasect value questions
What is the value of Parasect?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $44.79 (low $39.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €6.83.
Should I buy Parasect?
Short-term momentum is rising (+17.1%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Parasect?
Parasect is a Uncommon card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Parasect are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($44.79), Normal ($15.03). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Parasect?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $44.79. 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 Parasect?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Yuka Morii also matters to collector demand.
Other Parasect cards
Parasect appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
