Primeape #28
Primeape is card #28 from FireRed & LeafGreen, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $28.66 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Primeape #28 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Primeape at a glance
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €3.14 (EUR).
- Short-term trend -1.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Trades around $28.66 on TCGplayer.
Primeape price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Primeape #28.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $49.98
- Mid
- $119.49
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.64
- Mid
- $3.25
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Primeape #28
Primeape is the #28 of 112 card in FireRed & LeafGreen, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and currently trades at $28.66 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $49.98 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #28 / 112
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Mankey
- Pokédex
- #57
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Primeape attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Primeape #28 — the playability layer behind the price.
Toss
You may discard from your hand as many Technical Machine and Pokémon Tool cards as you like. This attack does 30 damage times the number of cards you discarded.
Low Kick
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Primeape price analysis
What drives the current market value of Primeape #28.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($28.66), Normal ($3.80) — 2 versions in total.
A $28.66 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $28.66, Primeape draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.14, with an average sold price of €2.38 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.15.
Primeape price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.32 over 7 days versus €2.35 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-1.3%).
Latest daily average €4.00 against a trend price of €3.14.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $25.50–$28.66. The most recent snapshot of $28.66 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 5.8% 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 Primeape?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $28.66 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $24.56 via eBay's default tier, $24.71 on TCGplayer, $26.88 on Cardmarket, $25.24 on Whatnot and $28.66 selling directly — a $4.10 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
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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 Primeape?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Primeape #28 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 $28.66 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $22.34 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $74.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-6.3% 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.
Primeape within FireRed & LeafGreen
Within FireRed & LeafGreen it is the #70 most valuable of 109 tracked cards; the set median is $41.74.
That is 31% below the middle of the set — a top-37% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Primeape valuable
- Primeape comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- A $28.66 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- At Rare rarity, Primeape is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Miki Tanaka illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Fighting typing means Primeape has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Primeape
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Primeape has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- FireRed & LeafGreen was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Primeape, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.32 and €2.35) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Primeape can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Primeape value questions
How much is Primeape worth?
Primeape trades near $28.66 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $49.98–—; Cardmarket shows €3.14.
Is Primeape a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (-1.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Primeape?
Primeape is a Rare 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 Primeape are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($28.66), Normal ($3.80). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Primeape sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $28.66. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Primeape's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
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