Slowpoke #5
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #5 in Macdonald's Collection 2018, Slowpoke is a Unknown Pokémon card worth about $39.30 ungraded.
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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 Slowpoke #5 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Slowpoke at a glance
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €7.53.
- Trades around $39.30 on TCGplayer.
- From Macdonald's Collection 2018 (McDonald's Collection), released 2018.
- Short-term trend 16.8% (7d vs 30d).
Slowpoke price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowpoke #5.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $24.99
- Mid
- $132.84
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slowpoke #5
Macdonald's Collection 2018 placed Slowpoke at #5; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2018 within the McDonald's Collection series. A Psychic-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $39.30, spanning $24.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2018
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #5 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2018/10/19
Slowpoke attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowpoke #5 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Slowpoke price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowpoke #5.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $39.30.
A $39.30 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $39.30 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Slowpoke trends at €7.53 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.88, lowest NM €0.49).
Slowpoke price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €7.02, 16.8% above the 30-day average of €6.01.
The most recent 24-hour average is €7.38, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €7.53.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 3 days for Slowpoke, with a recorded low of $38.20 and high of $39.30; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Slowpoke?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Slowpoke at $39.30 nets roughly $33.79 on eBay, $33.99 on TCGplayer, $36.99 via Cardmarket, $34.72 on Whatnot or $39.30 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.51.
As a unknown card, Slowpoke sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Slowpoke #5.
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 Slowpoke?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slowpoke #5 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 $39.30 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $45.48 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $85.28 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $6.69 (8.4% 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.
Slowpoke within Macdonald's Collection 2018
By market value Slowpoke sits at #4 of 12 in Macdonald's Collection 2018 (set median $18.96).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 75%.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#2), valued at $93.13.
What makes Slowpoke valuable
- Slowpoke is a Psychic card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Priced at $39.30 with steady supply, Slowpoke sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Modern (2018) sets are heavily collected, making Slowpoke's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Slowpoke
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $39.30 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.02 and €6.01) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Slowpoke can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Slowpoke can realise well above the $24.99 low end.
- Macdonald's Collection 2018 was released in 2018; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Slowpoke value questions
What is the value of Slowpoke?
Slowpoke trades near $39.30 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $24.99–—; Cardmarket shows €7.53.
Will Slowpoke hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+16.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Slowpoke?
Slowpoke is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2018 (McDonald's Collection series, 2018). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Slowpoke are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($39.30). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Slowpoke?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $39.30. 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 Slowpoke?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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