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HeartGold SoulSilver·HeartGold & SoulSilver series·#97

Pokémon Collector #97

Pokémon Collector #97 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $21.00, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value

$21.00

Cardmarket (EUR)

€3.36

Print variants

7d trend

▼ 4.6%

Buy on TCGplayer from $6.22 eBay Cardmarket eBay sold prices

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Pokémon Collector #97 today, you'd net about

$21.00after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $21.00Cardmarket $19.60Whatnot $18.41TCGplayer $18.02eBay $17.92

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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.

Sell or hold?▼ 4.6%

Cooling off ▼

Pokémon Collector #97 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Pokémon Collector at a glance

7-day average €2.91; 30-day average €3.05.
Uncommon rarity.
From HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
Current TCGplayer market value $21.00 (Reverse Holofoil).
Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.36.

Market prices

Pokémon Collector price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pokémon Collector #97.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop

$21.00

TCGplayer market

Low: $18.24
Mid: $37.00
High: —

Normal

$8.56

TCGplayer market

Low: $6.22
Mid: $8.03
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€3.36

Avg sold

€3.00

Lowest NM

€0.10

7-day avg

€2.91

30-day avg

€3.05

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

Is this Pokémon Collector a good deal?

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Asking price

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Live market value$21.00

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Overview

About Pokémon Collector #97

HeartGold SoulSilver placed Pokémon Collector at #97; the Trainer card entered the market in 2010 within the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. As a Trainer card (Supporter), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.

Artwork is by Masakazu Fukuda; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $21.00, spanning $18.24–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set: HeartGold SoulSilver
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number: #97 / 123
Rarity: Uncommon
Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
Subtype: Supporter
Released: 2010/02/10

Card text

Pokémon Collector attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Pokémon Collector #97 — the playability layer behind the price.

You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card. Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Pokémon, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Battle stats

Retreat cost: —
Attacks: —

Market analysis

Pokémon Collector price analysis

What drives the current market value of Pokémon Collector #97.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($21.00), Normal ($8.56) — 2 versions in total.

A $21.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

At $21.00, Pokémon Collector draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

In EUR, Pokémon Collector trends at €3.36 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.00, lowest NM €0.10).

Price trend

Pokémon Collector price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $21.00▲ 0% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $21.00

Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €2.91 against a 30-day average of €3.05 (-4.6%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €5.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €3.36.

Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $21.00–$21.00. The most recent snapshot of $21.00 sits 100% up that range.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€5.00

7-day avg€2.91

30-day avg€3.05

Trend price€3.36

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:→ — (0.0%)

All-time high

$21.00

October 13, 2026

All-time low

$21.00

October 13, 2026

Off all-time high

-0%

13 days since high

Since first snapshot

0.0%

October 13, 2026

Max drawdown

-0%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$21.00

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

100%

low $21.00high $21.00

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Pokémon Collector?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $21.00 market translates to a net of about $17.92 (eBay), $18.02 (TCGplayer), $19.60 (Cardmarket), $18.41 (Whatnot) or $21.00 (direct). That $3.08 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.

Your sale

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pokémon Collector #97.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

I offer free shipping

Best net payout$21.00

Spread across platforms$3.08

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$3.08	14.7%	$17.92	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$2.98	14.2%	$18.02	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$1.40	6.7%	$19.60	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$21.00	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$2.59	12.3%	$18.41	Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Pokémon Collector?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pokémon Collector #97 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Pokémon Collector #97.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $21.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $5.68 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.98 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-20.1% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$18.27

Net as PSA 9

—

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

$23.95

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$66.98

Expected value

$6.01

Expected profit

—

-20.1% ROI

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.

Set context

Pokémon Collector within HeartGold SoulSilver

Pokémon Collector ranks #53 of 106 tracked HeartGold SoulSilver cards by market value, against a set median of $20.68.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 51%.

The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.

Rank in set

#53

of 106 tracked

Set median

$20.68

Rarity

Uncommon

Series

HeartGold & SoulSilver

Full HeartGold SoulSilver report →

Value drivers

What makes Pokémon Collector valuable

Pokémon Collector is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Pokémon Collector comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Priced at $21.00 with steady supply, Pokémon Collector sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Pokémon Collector

If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $21.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Because it is a Trainer card, Pokémon Collector has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Bulk lots of Pokémon Collector can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
For Pokémon Collector, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Pokémon Collector can realise well above the $18.24 low end.

FAQ

Pokémon Collector value questions

What is Pokémon Collector #97 worth?

Pokémon Collector trades near $21.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $18.24–—; Cardmarket shows €3.36.

Is Pokémon Collector a good investment?

The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

How rare is Pokémon Collector?

Pokémon Collector is a Uncommon card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Does Pokémon Collector have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($21.00), Normal ($8.56). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Pokémon Collector sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $21.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Pokémon Collector's value?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.

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