Aurorus #28
📉 Dip AlertAurorus is card #28 from Forbidden Light, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $9.89 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.
Aurorus #28 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Aurorus at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Set: Forbidden Light (Sun & Moon, 2018).
- Short-term trend -17.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $9.89 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €14.84 (EUR).
Aurorus price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Aurorus #28.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.00
- Mid
- $9.39
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.00
- Mid
- $8.29
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Aurorus #28
Card #28 of Forbidden Light is Aurorus, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sun & Moon series (2018). A Water-type (160 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Suwama Chiaki; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $9.89, spanning $5.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #28 / 131
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 160
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Amaura
- Released
- 2018/05/04
Aurorus attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Aurorus #28 — the playability layer behind the price.
Frost Wall
During your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from Evolution Pokémon.
Blizzard Burn
This Pokémon can’t attack during your next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Aurorus price analysis
What drives the current market value of Aurorus #28.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($9.89), Holofoil ($8.79) — 2 versions in total.
$9.89 gives Aurorus real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$9.89 gives Aurorus real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Aurorus trends at €14.84 on Cardmarket (avg sold €12.83, lowest NM €2.00).
Aurorus price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €12.69, 17.3% below the 30-day average of €15.35.
Latest daily average €10.00 against a trend price of €14.84.
Aurorus has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $9.81 to $9.89; 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 0.4% (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 Aurorus?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Aurorus at $9.89 nets roughly $8.28 on eBay, $8.33 on TCGplayer, $9.05 via Cardmarket, $8.51 on Whatnot or $9.89 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.61.
As a rare card, Aurorus sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 Aurorus?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Aurorus #28 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 $9.89 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 $55.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-52.1% 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.
Aurorus within Forbidden Light
By market value Aurorus sits at #39 of 48 in Forbidden Light (set median $20.58).
It sits in the top 21% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lucario GX (#135), valued at $130.82.
What makes Aurorus valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Suwama Chiaki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Aurorus is a Water card with 160 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Aurorus is a modern-era card (2018); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Aurorus
- Forbidden Light was released in 2018; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Aurorus can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€12.69 and €15.35) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Aurorus can realise well above the $5.00 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Aurorus has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Aurorus value questions
What is Aurorus #28 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $9.89 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $5.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €14.84.
Should I buy Aurorus?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Aurorus?
Aurorus is a Rare card from Forbidden Light (Sun & Moon series, 2018). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Aurorus have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($9.89), Holofoil ($8.79). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Aurorus sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.89. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Aurorus's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Suwama Chiaki also matters to collector demand.
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