Vulpix Pokémon card #87
CommonPokémon
HeartGold SoulSilver·HeartGold & SoulSilver series·#87

Vulpix #87

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Vulpix #87 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $37.99, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$37.99
Cardmarket (EUR)
€0.63
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 86.9%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Vulpix #87 today, you'd net about
$37.99after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $37.99Cardmarket $35.74Whatnot $33.55TCGplayer $32.85eBay $32.66

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?▲ 86.9%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Vulpix #87 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Vulpix at a glance

  • Short-term trend 86.9% (7d vs 30d).
  • Cardmarket trend price €0.63.
  • Live market value $37.99 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
  • Rarity tier — Common.
  • HeartGold SoulSilver, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
Market prices

Vulpix price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Vulpix #87.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$37.99
TCGplayer market
Low
$32.30
Mid
$101.67
High
—
Normal
$2.81
TCGplayer market
Low
$0.87
Mid
$2.15
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€0.63
Avg sold
€0.64
Lowest NM
€0.02
7-day avg
€1.14
30-day avg
€0.61

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Live market value$37.99
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Overview

About Vulpix #87

Vulpix is the #87 of 123 card in HeartGold SoulSilver, a classic-era set released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. A Fire-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Artwork is by TOKIYA; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $37.99, spanning $32.30–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card lore
“If it is attacked by an enemy that is stronger than itself, it feigns injury to fool the enemy and escapes.”

Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #87 card.

Card facts

Set
HeartGold SoulSilver
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number
#87 / 123
Rarity
Common
Illustrator
TOKIYA
HP
50
Type
Fire
Subtype
Basic
Released
2010/02/10
Card text

Vulpix attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Vulpix #87 — the playability layer behind the price.

Fire

Singe

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

FireColorless

Ember

30

Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy attached to Vulpix.

Battle stats

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Vulpix price analysis

What drives the current market value of Vulpix #87.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($37.99), Normal ($2.81).

This $37.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

A $37.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.63, with an average sold price of €0.64 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.

Price trend

Vulpix price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $38.00▼ 0% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $37.99

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €1.14 against a 30-day average of €0.61 (+86.9%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €0.15, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.63.

Vulpix has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $37.99 to $38.00; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.15
7-day avg€1.14
30-day avg€0.61
Trend price€0.63

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.01 (0.0%)New recorded low
All-time high
$38.00
All-time low
$37.99
Off all-time high
-0%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$37.99
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $37.99high $38.00

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Vulpix?

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

Selling Vulpix at $37.99 nets roughly $32.66 on eBay, $32.85 on TCGplayer, $35.74 via Cardmarket, $33.55 on Whatnot or $37.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.33.

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

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Vulpix #87.

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Best net payout$37.99
Spread across platforms$5.33
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$5.3314.0%$32.66Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$5.1413.5%$32.85Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.255.9%$35.74Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$37.99Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$4.4411.7%$33.55Sell 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 Vulpix?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Vulpix #87 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Vulpix #87.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Marginal — thin upside

At $37.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $42.63 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $83.97 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $5.33 (6.8% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$33.05
Net as PSA 9
$19.49
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$75.68
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$83.97
Expected value
$38.38
Expected profit
$5.33
6.8% 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

Vulpix within HeartGold SoulSilver

Vulpix ranks #28 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 75%.

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

Rank in set
#28
of 106 tracked
Set median
$20.68
Rarity
Common
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Full HeartGold SoulSilver report →
Value drivers

What makes Vulpix valuable

  • A $37.99 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Vulpix is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
  • Vulpix comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
  • Artwork by TOKIYA is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Vulpix

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.14 and €0.61) 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.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $37.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • For Vulpix, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Vulpix can realise well above the $32.30 low end.
FAQ

Vulpix value questions

What is Vulpix #87 worth?

Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $37.99 (low $32.30, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.63.

Will Vulpix hold its value?

As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (86.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

What rarity is Vulpix?

Vulpix is a Common 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 Vulpix?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($37.99), Normal ($2.81). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Vulpix?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $37.99. 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 Vulpix?

Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by TOKIYA also matters to collector demand.

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