Alakazam #1
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertAlakazam #1 sits in the Legendary Collection series and carries a live market value of $78.24, 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 Alakazam #1 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Alakazam at a glance
- Set: Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection, 2002).
- Recent averages: €200.17 (7d), €76.17 (30d).
- Rare rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $78.24 (Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €201.65.
Alakazam price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Alakazam #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.23
- Mid
- $47.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Alakazam #1
Printed as #1 in Legendary Collection, Alakazam belongs to the Legendary Collection series and dates to 2002. The card carries 80 HP and Psychic typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $78.24, with listings from $39.23 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Legendary Collection
- Series
- Legendary Collection
- Number
- #1 / 110
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Kadabra
- Released
- 2002/05/24
Alakazam attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Alakazam #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Damage Swap
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon to another as long as you don't Knock Out that Pokémon. This power can't be used if Alakazam is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Confuse Ray
Flip a coin. If heads, defender is now Confused.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Damage Swap
- Attacks
- 1
Alakazam price analysis
What drives the current market value of Alakazam #1.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($78.24) — 1 version in total.
This $78.24 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $78.24, Alakazam draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Alakazam at a trend of €201.65, an average sold price of €284.95 and a near-mint floor of €12.00.
Alakazam price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €200.17 against a 30-day average of €76.17 (+162.8%).
Latest daily average €800.00 against a trend price of €201.65.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $78.24–$849.99. The most recent snapshot of $78.24 sits 0% up that range, 90.8% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 42.8% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 90.8%.
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 Alakazam?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $78.24 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $67.57 via eBay's default tier, $67.96 on TCGplayer, $73.98 on Cardmarket, $69.41 on Whatnot and $78.24 selling directly — a $10.67 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
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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 Alakazam?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Alakazam #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Alakazam #1.
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 $78.24 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $164.21 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $28.07. You need a graded sale of $124.22 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $64.70 (54.7% 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.
Alakazam within Legendary Collection
Alakazam ranks #9 of 44 tracked Legendary Collection cards by market value, against a set median of $14.42.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 82%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#3), valued at $899.99.
What makes Alakazam valuable
- Alakazam dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- At Rare rarity, Alakazam is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- A $78.24 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Alakazam is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Alakazam
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€200.17 and €76.17) to time entries and exits.
- Legendary Collection was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Alakazam, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Alakazam can realise well above the $39.23 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $78.24 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Alakazam value questions
What is Alakazam #1 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $78.24 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $39.23 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €201.65.
Should I buy Alakazam?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Legendary Collection set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Alakazam?
Alakazam is a Rare card from Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Alakazam are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($78.24). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Alakazam?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $78.24. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Alakazam cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Legendary Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Alakazam cards
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