Meganium #HGSS08
Meganium #HGSS08 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $50.99, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Meganium #HGSS08. Sell on your own schedule.
Meganium at a glance
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Common.
- From HGSS Black Star Promos (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $50.99 (Holofoil).
Meganium price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Meganium #HGSS08.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $53.49
- Mid
- $199.69
- High
- —
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Is this Meganium a good deal?
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About Meganium #HGSS08
HGSS Black Star Promos placed Meganium at #HGSS08; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2010 within the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. A Grass-type (150 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Noriko Hotta; the Holofoil printing sits around $50.99, spanning $53.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- HGSS Black Star Promos
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #HGSS08 / 25
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Noriko Hotta
- HP
- 150
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Bayleef
- Released
- 2010/02/11
Meganium attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Meganium #HGSS08 — the playability layer behind the price.
Leaf Trans
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Grass Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon. This power can't be used if Meganium is affected by a Special Condition.
Solarbeam
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Water -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Leaf Trans
- Attacks
- 1
Meganium price analysis
What drives the current market value of Meganium #HGSS08.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($50.99) — 1 version in total.
At $50.99, Meganium draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $50.99, Meganium draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Meganium, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Meganium price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Meganium, with a recorded low of $49.00 and high of $50.99; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Meganium?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $50.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $43.93 via eBay's default tier, $44.19 on TCGplayer, $48.09 on Cardmarket, $45.13 on Whatnot and $50.99 selling directly — a $7.06 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Meganium sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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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 Meganium?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Meganium #HGSS08 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 $50.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $93.09 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $4.36. You need a graded sale of $96.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $30.32 (33.3% 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.
Meganium within HGSS Black Star Promos
Meganium ranks #11 of 22 tracked HGSS Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $46.64.
That is 9% above the middle of the set — a top-55% position.
The set's top card is Lugia (#HGSS02), valued at $548.79.
What makes Meganium valuable
- At Common rarity, Meganium is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Noriko Hotta illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $50.99 with thin supply, Meganium sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Meganium comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Meganium is a Grass card with 150 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Meganium
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $50.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Meganium has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $50.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Meganium can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Meganium, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Meganium value questions
What is Meganium #HGSS08 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $50.99 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $53.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Meganium a good investment?
As a classic-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Meganium rare?
Meganium is a Common card from HGSS Black Star Promos (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Meganium have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($50.99). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Meganium?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $50.99. 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 Meganium?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Noriko Hotta also matters to collector demand.
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