Purrloin Pokémon card #9
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Macdonald's Collection 2012·McDonald's Collection series·#9

Purrloin #9

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Purrloin #9 sits in the McDonald's Collection series and carries a live market value of $13.95, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$13.95
Cardmarket (EUR)
€22.85
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 27.9%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Purrloin #9 today, you'd net about
$13.95after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $13.95Cardmarket $12.90Whatnot $12.13TCGplayer $11.87eBay $11.80

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?▲ 27.9%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Purrloin #9 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Purrloin at a glance

  • Trades around $13.95 on TCGplayer.
  • Macdonald's Collection 2012, McDonald's Collection series, 2012.
  • 7-day average €22.17; 30-day average €17.34.
  • Rarity tier — Unknown.
  • Cardmarket values it at €22.85 (EUR).
Market prices

Purrloin price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Purrloin #9.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$13.95
TCGplayer market
Low
$5.55
Mid
$13.76
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€22.85
Avg sold
€14.69
Lowest NM
€10.00
7-day avg
€22.17
30-day avg
€17.34

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

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Live market value$13.95
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Overview

About Purrloin #9

Macdonald's Collection 2012 placed Purrloin at #9; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2012 within the McDonald's Collection series. A Darkness-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $13.95 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.55 to —.

Card lore
“They steal from people for fun, but their victims can’t help but forgive them. Their deceptively cute act is perfect.”

Printed flavour text on the Macdonald's Collection 2012 #9 card.

Card facts

Set
Macdonald's Collection 2012
Series
McDonald's Collection
Number
#9 / 12
Rarity
Unknown
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
HP
60
Type
Darkness
Subtype
Basic
Released
2012/06/15
Card text

Purrloin attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Purrloin #9 — the playability layer behind the price.

Knock Off

20

Flip a coin. If heads, discard a random card from your opponent’s hand.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Purrloin price analysis

What drives the current market value of Purrloin #9.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $13.95.

At $13.95 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

In the $13.95 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

Cardmarket values Purrloin at a trend of €22.85, an average sold price of €14.69 and a near-mint floor of €10.00.

Price trend

Purrloin price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $13.88▲ 0.5% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $13.95

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €22.17 against a 30-day average of €17.34 (+27.9%).

Single-day average: €14.69; Cardmarket trend price €22.85.

Purrloin has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $13.88 to $13.95; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€14.69
7-day avg€22.17
30-day avg€17.34
Trend price€22.85

Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$13.95
All-time low
$13.88
Off all-time high
-0%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
+0.5%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.2%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$13.95
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $13.88high $13.95

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Purrloin?

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

On a $13.95 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $11.80 via eBay's default tier, $11.87 on TCGplayer, $12.90 on Cardmarket, $12.13 on Whatnot and $13.95 selling directly — a $2.15 spread after fees and typical shipping.

As a unknown card, Purrloin 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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Purrloin #9.

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Best net payout$13.95
Spread across platforms$2.15
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.1515.4%$11.80Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.0814.9%$11.87Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.057.5%$12.90Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$13.95Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.8213.1%$12.13Sell 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 Purrloin?

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

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Purrloin #9.

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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 $13.95 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 $59.93 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-42.1% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$12.14
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$59.93
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-42.1% 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

Purrloin within Macdonald's Collection 2012

Within Macdonald's Collection 2012 it is the #3 most valuable of 10 tracked cards; the set median is $12.39.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 80%.

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

Rank in set
#3
of 10 tracked
Set median
$12.39
Rarity
Unknown
Series
McDonald's Collection
Full Macdonald's Collection 2012 report →
Value drivers

What makes Purrloin valuable

  • Modern (2012) sets are heavily collected, making Purrloin's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
  • The Atsuko Nishida artwork gives Purrloin appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
  • Its Darkness typing means Purrloin has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Purrloin

  • Bulk lots of Purrloin can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€22.17 and €17.34) to time entries and exits.
  • Macdonald's Collection 2012 was released in 2012; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • For Purrloin, 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 $13.95 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Purrloin value questions

What is Purrloin #9 worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $13.95 (low $5.55, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €22.85.

Will Purrloin hold its value?

As a modern-era Unknown card it is trending up in the short term (27.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

Is Purrloin rare?

Purrloin 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.

Does Purrloin have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($13.95). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Purrloin?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.95. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Purrloin's value?

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

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