Potion #101
From FireRed & LeafGreen, Potion (#101) is a Common Trainer card valued at $5.59 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.
Potion #101 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Potion at a glance
- Trades around $5.59 on TCGplayer.
- Common rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.11.
- Short-term trend 0.0% (7d vs 30d).
- FireRed & LeafGreen, EX series, 2004.
Potion price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Potion #101.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.00
- Mid
- $5.78
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.05
- Mid
- $0.25
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Potion #101
Printed as #101 in FireRed & LeafGreen, Potion belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. As a Trainer card (Item), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Artwork is by Keiji Kinebuchi; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $5.59, spanning $2.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #101 / 112
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Potion attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Potion #101 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Potion price analysis
What drives the current market value of Potion #101.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $5.59, Normal at $0.18.
In the $5.59 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$5.59 gives Potion real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.11, with an average sold price of €0.09 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Potion price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.10 over 7 days versus €0.10 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+0%).
Single-day average: €0.02; Cardmarket trend price €0.11.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $5.59–$5.59. The most recent snapshot of $5.59 sits 100% up that range.
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 Potion?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.59 market translates to a net of about $4.55 (eBay), $4.58 (TCGplayer), $4.96 (Cardmarket), $4.68 (Whatnot) or $5.59 (direct). That $1.04 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Potion 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 Potion #101.
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 Potion?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Potion #101 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 $5.59 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 $51.56 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.6% 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.
Potion within FireRed & LeafGreen
Potion ranks #107 of 109 tracked FireRed & LeafGreen cards by market value, against a set median of $41.74.
It sits in the top 3% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Potion valuable
- The Keiji Kinebuchi artwork gives Potion appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Potion is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Potion
- FireRed & LeafGreen was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.59 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Potion, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Potion can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.59 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Potion value questions
What is Potion #101 worth?
Potion trades near $5.59 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $2.00–—; Cardmarket shows €0.11.
Is Potion a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (+0%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Potion?
Potion is a Common 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.
Does Potion have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.59), Normal ($0.18). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Potion?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.59. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Potion cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi also matters to collector demand.
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