Slowking #12
📉 Dip AlertAs card #12 in HeartGold SoulSilver, Slowking is a Rare Holo Pokémon card worth about $63.52 ungraded.
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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.
Slowking #12 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Slowking at a glance
- Recent averages: €5.14 (7d), €7.99 (30d).
- From HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
- Current TCGplayer market value $63.52 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €4.19.
- Rare Holo rarity.
Slowking price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowking #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $45.00
- Mid
- $80.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $40.92
- Mid
- $568.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slowking #12
Printed as #12 in HeartGold SoulSilver, Slowking belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. A Psychic-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and currently trades at $63.52 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $45.00 to —.
“It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #12 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #12 / 123
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Slowpoke
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Slowking attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowking #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Second Sight
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at the top 3 cards of either player’s deck and put them back on top of that player’s deck in any order. This power can’t be used if Slowking is affected by a Special Condition.
Psyshock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Second Sight
- Attacks
- 1
Slowking price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowking #12.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($63.52), Reverse Holofoil ($42.85) — 2 versions in total.
This $63.52 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $63.52 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Slowking trends at €4.19 on Cardmarket (avg sold €5.94, lowest NM €0.50).
Slowking price history & movement
Recent sales average €5.14 over 7 days versus €7.99 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-35.7%).
Latest daily average €2.49 against a trend price of €4.19.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Slowking, with a recorded low of $58.93 and high of $63.52; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 3.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Slowking?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $63.52 market translates to a net of about $54.80 (eBay), $55.12 (TCGplayer), $59.99 (Cardmarket), $56.30 (Whatnot) or $63.52 (direct). That $8.72 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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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Should you grade Slowking?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slowking #12 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $63.52 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $125.79 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $15.26. You need a graded sale of $109.49 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $46.13 (44.6% 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.
Slowking within HeartGold SoulSilver
Within HeartGold SoulSilver it is the #16 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $20.68.
It sits in the top 86% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Slowking valuable
- Slowking comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Rare Holo, Slowking sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- A $63.52 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Slowking is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Slowking
- HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $63.52 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Slowking can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Slowking has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Slowking can realise well above the $45.00 low end.
Slowking value questions
What is the value of Slowking?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $63.52 (low $45.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €4.19.
Should I buy Slowking?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare Holo rarity and the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Slowking?
Slowking is a Rare Holo card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Slowking have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($63.52), Reverse Holofoil ($42.85). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Slowking sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $63.52. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Slowking cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.
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