Slowbro #52
🔥 Hot MoveSlowbro #52 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $27.61, 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.
Demand for Slowbro #52 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Slowbro at a glance
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.77 (EUR).
- Current TCGplayer market value $27.61 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Recent averages: €1.34 (7d), €0.81 (30d).
- HeartGold SoulSilver, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
Slowbro price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowbro #52.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.95
- Mid
- $24.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.93
- Mid
- $6.25
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slowbro #52
Printed as #52 in HeartGold SoulSilver, Slowbro belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. A Water-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $27.61, with listings from $12.95 to —.
“If the tail-biting Shellder is thrown off in a harsh battle, it reverts to being an ordinary Slowpoke.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #52 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #52 / 123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Slowpoke
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Slowbro attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowbro #52 — the playability layer behind the price.
Big Yawn
Both Slowbro and the Defending Pokémon are now Asleep.
Madkinesis
Does 30 damage plus 20 more damage for each Psychic Energy attached to Slowbro.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Slowbro price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowbro #52.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($27.61), Normal ($5.06) — 2 versions in total.
At $27.61, Slowbro draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $27.61, Slowbro draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Slowbro trends at €0.77 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.87, lowest NM €0.05).
Slowbro price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.34, 65.4% above the 30-day average of €0.81.
Single-day average: €1.09; Cardmarket trend price €0.77.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $26.04–$27.61. The most recent snapshot of $27.61 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.6% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Slowbro?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $27.61 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $23.65 via eBay's default tier, $23.79 on TCGplayer, $25.88 on Cardmarket, $24.30 on Whatnot and $27.61 selling directly — a $3.96 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Slowbro #52.
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 Slowbro?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slowbro #52 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Slowbro #52.
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 $27.61 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $20.06 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.59 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-8.0% 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.
Slowbro within HeartGold SoulSilver
By market value Slowbro sits at #41 of 106 in HeartGold SoulSilver (set median $20.68).
That is 34% above the middle of the set — a top-62% position.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Slowbro valuable
- Slowbro is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $27.61 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era (2010) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Slowbro is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Slowbro
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.34 and €0.81) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $27.61 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $27.61 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Slowbro can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Slowbro can realise well above the $12.95 low end.
Slowbro value questions
What is the value of Slowbro?
Slowbro trades near $27.61 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $12.95–—; Cardmarket shows €0.77.
Will Slowbro hold its value?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending up in the short term (65.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Slowbro?
Slowbro 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.
What print variants exist for Slowbro?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($27.61), Normal ($5.06). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Slowbro sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.61. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Slowbro?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.
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