Seel #78
📉 Dip AlertSeel #78 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $20.05, 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.
Seel #78 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Seel at a glance
- Live market value $20.05 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Common rarity.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.02.
- 7-day average €0.36; 30-day average €16.20.
- Set: FireRed & LeafGreen (EX, 2004).
Seel price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Seel #78.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $80.73
- Mid
- $81.72
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.10
- Mid
- $0.57
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Seel #78
Seel is the #78 of 112 card in FireRed & LeafGreen, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. The card carries 50 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Toshinao Aoki; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $20.05, spanning $80.73–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #78 / 112
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Toshinao Aoki
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #86
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Seel attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Seel #78 — the playability layer behind the price.
Horn Hazard
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Seel price analysis
What drives the current market value of Seel #78.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $20.05, Normal at $0.52.
This $20.05 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $20.05 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Seel trends at €0.02 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.32, lowest NM €0.02).
Seel price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.36, 97.8% below the 30-day average of €16.20.
Latest daily average €0.30 against a trend price of €0.02.
Seel has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $20.05 to $20.05; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 Seel?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $20.05 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $17.09 via eBay's default tier, $17.19 on TCGplayer, $18.70 on Cardmarket, $17.56 on Whatnot and $20.05 selling directly — a $2.96 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 Seel?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Seel #78 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $20.05 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $3.62 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.02 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-22.0% 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.
Seel within FireRed & LeafGreen
Within FireRed & LeafGreen it is the #83 most valuable of 109 tracked cards; the set median is $41.74.
That is 52% below the middle of the set — a top-25% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Seel valuable
- Classic-era cards like Seel (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Seel is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Toshinao Aoki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $20.05 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Seel is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Seel
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.36 and €16.20) to time entries and exits.
- For Seel, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $20.05 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Seel 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 Seel can realise well above the $80.73 low end.
Seel value questions
What is Seel #78 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $20.05 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $80.73 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.02.
Should I buy Seel?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Seel?
Seel 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.
Which versions of Seel are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($20.05), Normal ($0.52). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Seel?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.05. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Seel cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Toshinao Aoki also matters to collector demand.
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