Emolga Pokémon card #6
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Macdonald's Collection 2012·McDonald's Collection series·#6

Emolga #6

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Emolga #6 sits in the McDonald's Collection series and carries a live market value of $10.89, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$10.89
Cardmarket (EUR)
€20.94
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 62.1%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Emolga #6 today, you'd net about
$10.89after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $10.89Cardmarket $10.00Whatnot $9.40TCGplayer $9.20eBay $9.15

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?▲ 62.1%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Emolga #6 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Emolga at a glance

  • From Macdonald's Collection 2012 (McDonald's Collection), released 2012.
  • Live market value $10.89 for the Holofoil print.
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €20.94.
  • Rarity tier — Unknown.
  • Recent averages: €24.11 (7d), €14.87 (30d).
Market prices

Emolga price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Emolga #6.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$10.89
TCGplayer market
Low
$6.73
Mid
$35.47
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€20.94
Avg sold
€22.28
Lowest NM
€18.00
7-day avg
€24.11
30-day avg
€14.87

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Emolga #6

Emolga is the #6 of 12 card in Macdonald's Collection 2012, a modern-era set released in 2012 as part of the McDonald's Collection series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.

Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $10.89, with listings from $6.73 to —.

Card lore
“The energy made in its cheeks’ electric pouches is stored inside its membranes and released while it is gliding.”

Printed flavour text on the Macdonald's Collection 2012 #6 card.

Card facts

Set
Macdonald's Collection 2012
Series
McDonald's Collection
Number
#6 / 12
Rarity
Unknown
Illustrator
Kouki Saitou
HP
70
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Basic
Released
2012/06/15
Card text

Emolga attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Emolga #6 — the playability layer behind the price.

Thundershock

10

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

Acrobatics

10+

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Emolga price analysis

What drives the current market value of Emolga #6.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($10.89) — 1 version in total.

In the $10.89 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

In the $10.89 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

In EUR, Emolga trends at €20.94 on Cardmarket (avg sold €22.28, lowest NM €18.00).

Price trend

Emolga price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $10.90▼ 0.1% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $10.89

Recent sales average €24.11 over 7 days versus €14.87 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+62.1%).

Single-day average: €25.00; Cardmarket trend price €20.94.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $10.51–$10.90. The most recent snapshot of $10.89 sits 97% up that range, 0.1% under the October 15, 2026 high.

Daily moves average a volatility of 2.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 3.6%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€25.00
7-day avg€24.11
30-day avg€14.87
Trend price€20.94

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.38 (+3.6%)
All-time high
$10.90
All-time low
$10.51
Off all-time high
-0.1%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-0.1%
Max drawdown
-3.6%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
2.9%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$10.89
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
97%
low $10.51high $10.90

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Emolga?

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

The $10.89 market translates to a net of about $9.15 (eBay), $9.20 (TCGplayer), $10.00 (Cardmarket), $9.40 (Whatnot) or $10.89 (direct). That $1.74 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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Emolga #6.

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Best net payout$10.89
Spread across platforms$1.74
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$1.7416.0%$9.15Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$1.6915.5%$9.20Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$0.898.2%$10.00Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$10.89Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.4913.7%$9.40Sell 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 Emolga?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Emolga #6 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Emolga #6.

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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?
Not worth grading

At $10.89 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 $56.86 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-49.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$9.47
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$56.86
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-49.5% 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

Emolga within Macdonald's Collection 2012

By market value Emolga sits at #8 of 10 in Macdonald's Collection 2012 (set median $12.39).

It sits in the top 30% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Scraggy (#10), valued at $21.24.

Rank in set
#8
of 10 tracked
Set median
$12.39
Rarity
Unknown
Series
McDonald's Collection
Full Macdonald's Collection 2012 report →
Value drivers

What makes Emolga valuable

  • As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Emolga is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • Emolga is a modern-era card (2012); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
  • Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
  • steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
  • Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Emolga

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€24.11 and €14.87) to time entries and exits.
  • For Emolga, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $10.89 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $10.89 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Emolga can realise well above the $6.73 low end.
FAQ

Emolga value questions

How much is Emolga worth?

Emolga trades near $10.89 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $6.73–—; Cardmarket shows €20.94.

Is Emolga a good investment?

The card is rising on recent averages. Unknown rarity and the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

How rare is Emolga?

Emolga is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2012 (McDonald's Collection series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Which versions of Emolga are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($10.89). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Emolga?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.89. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Emolga's value?

Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.

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