Custom Catcher #231
Custom Catcher #231 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $5.50, 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.
Custom Catcher #231 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Custom Catcher at a glance
- Rarity: Secret Rare.
- Live market value $5.50 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €9.55.
- Short-term trend -4.8% (7d vs 30d).
- From Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon), released 2018.
Custom Catcher price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Custom Catcher #231.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.60
- Mid
- $6.28
- High
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Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Custom Catcher #231
Custom Catcher is the #231 of 214 card in Lost Thunder, a modern-era set released in 2018 as part of the Sun & Moon series. This Trainer (Item) is used in decks as well as collections.
Artwork is by Toyste Beach; the Holofoil printing sits around $5.50, spanning $4.60–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #231 / 214
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- Toyste Beach
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2018/11/02
Custom Catcher attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Custom Catcher #231 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Custom Catcher price analysis
What drives the current market value of Custom Catcher #231.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.50) — 1 version in total.
At $5.50 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $5.50 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €9.55, with an average sold price of €9.00 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.00.
Custom Catcher price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €8.95 against a 30-day average of €9.40 (-4.8%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €9.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €9.55.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Custom Catcher, with a recorded low of $5.50 and high of $5.50; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Custom Catcher?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.50 market translates to a net of about $4.47 (eBay), $4.50 (TCGplayer), $4.88 (Cardmarket), $4.60 (Whatnot) or $5.50 (direct). That $1.03 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 Custom Catcher?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Custom Catcher #231 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 $5.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.9% 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.
Custom Catcher within Lost Thunder
By market value Custom Catcher sits at #81 of 86 in Lost Thunder (set median $12.75).
It sits in the top 7% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lugia GX (#227), valued at $370.07.
What makes Custom Catcher valuable
- As a Secret Rare, Custom Catcher sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Modern (2018) sets are heavily collected, making Custom Catcher's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Toyste Beach illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Custom Catcher
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Custom Catcher can realise well above the $4.60 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€8.95 and €9.40) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Custom Catcher has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Custom Catcher can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Custom Catcher value questions
What is the value of Custom Catcher?
Custom Catcher trades near $5.50 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $4.60–—; Cardmarket shows €9.55.
Is Custom Catcher a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Custom Catcher rare?
Custom Catcher is a Secret Rare card from Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Custom Catcher?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.50). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Custom Catcher?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Custom Catcher's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Toyste Beach also matters to collector demand.
