Pokémon Communication #98
As card #98 in HeartGold SoulSilver, Pokémon Communication is a Uncommon Trainer card worth about $30.30 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Pokémon Communication #98 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Pokémon Communication at a glance
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- From HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
- Live market value $30.30 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €0.29; 30-day average €0.32.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.33.
Pokémon Communication price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pokémon Communication #98.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $22.19
- Mid
- $30.87
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.45
- Mid
- $3.06
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Pokémon Communication #98
Printed as #98 in HeartGold SoulSilver, Pokémon Communication belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. This Trainer (Item) is used in decks as well as collections.
The card is illustrated by Takashi Yamaguchi and currently trades at $30.30 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $22.19 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #98 / 123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Takashi Yamaguchi
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Pokémon Communication attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pokémon Communication #98 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Pokémon Communication price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pokémon Communication #98.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($30.30), Normal ($3.54).
This $30.30 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $30.30 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Pokémon Communication trends at €0.33 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.33, lowest NM €0.02).
Pokémon Communication price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.29 against a 30-day average of €0.32 (-9.4%).
Single-day average: €0.10; Cardmarket trend price €0.33.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $29.60–$30.30. The most recent snapshot of $30.30 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Pokémon Communication?
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Selling Pokémon Communication at $30.30 nets roughly $25.99 on eBay, $26.14 on TCGplayer, $28.44 via Cardmarket, $26.70 on Whatnot or $30.30 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.31.
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Should you grade Pokémon Communication?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pokémon Communication #98 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 $30.30 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $25.90 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $76.28 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-3.7% 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.
Pokémon Communication within HeartGold SoulSilver
By market value Pokémon Communication sits at #38 of 106 in HeartGold SoulSilver (set median $20.68).
It sits in the top 65% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Pokémon Communication valuable
- Takashi Yamaguchi illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Pokémon Communication is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Pokémon Communication comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- At $30.30 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Pokémon Communication
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Pokémon Communication can realise well above the $22.19 low end.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Pokémon Communication has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $30.30 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.29 and €0.32) to time entries and exits.
- HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Pokémon Communication value questions
What is Pokémon Communication #98 worth?
Pokémon Communication trades near $30.30 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $22.19–—; Cardmarket shows €0.33.
Will Pokémon Communication hold its value?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-9.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Pokémon Communication?
Pokémon Communication 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 Communication have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($30.30), Normal ($3.54). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Pokémon Communication sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $30.30. 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 Communication's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Takashi Yamaguchi also matters to collector demand.
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