Fossil Excavator #82
📉 Dip AlertFossil Excavator #82 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $28.51, 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.
Fossil Excavator #82 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Fossil Excavator at a glance
- Majestic Dawn, Diamond & Pearl series, 2008.
- Trades around $28.51 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.24.
- 7-day average €0.27; 30-day average €0.45.
Fossil Excavator price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Fossil Excavator #82.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.99
- Mid
- $14.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.79
- Mid
- $1.24
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Fossil Excavator a good deal?
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About Fossil Excavator #82
Printed as #82 in Majestic Dawn, Fossil Excavator belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2008. This Trainer (Supporter) is used in decks as well as collections.
Artwork is by Kanako Eo; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $28.51, spanning $9.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #82 / 100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kanako Eo
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2008/05/01
Fossil Excavator attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Fossil Excavator #82 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Fossil Excavator price analysis
What drives the current market value of Fossil Excavator #82.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($28.51), Normal ($1.28) — 2 versions in total.
At $28.51, Fossil Excavator draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $28.51 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Fossil Excavator at a trend of €0.24, an average sold price of €0.26 and a near-mint floor of €0.04.
Fossil Excavator price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.27 against a 30-day average of €0.45 (-40%).
Single-day average: €0.09; Cardmarket trend price €0.24.
Fossil Excavator has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $8.49 to $28.51; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 102.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Fossil Excavator?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $28.51 market translates to a net of about $24.43 (eBay), $24.57 (TCGplayer), $26.73 (Cardmarket), $25.10 (Whatnot) or $28.51 (direct). That $4.08 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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Should you grade Fossil Excavator?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Fossil Excavator #82 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 $28.51 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $22.02 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $74.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-6.5% 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.
Fossil Excavator within Majestic Dawn
By market value Fossil Excavator sits at #28 of 69 in Majestic Dawn (set median $19.12).
That is 49% above the middle of the set — a top-61% position.
The set's top card is Glaceon (#98), valued at $537.50.
What makes Fossil Excavator valuable
- Classic-era (2008) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- At $28.51 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Kanako Eo illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Fossil Excavator is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Fossil Excavator
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $28.51 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Fossil Excavator has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $28.51 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Fossil Excavator, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.27 and €0.45) to time entries and exits.
Fossil Excavator value questions
What is Fossil Excavator #82 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $28.51 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $9.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.24.
Is Fossil Excavator a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-40.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Fossil Excavator rare?
Fossil Excavator is a Uncommon card from Majestic Dawn (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Fossil Excavator have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($28.51), Normal ($1.28). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Fossil Excavator sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $28.51. 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 Fossil Excavator?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Kanako Eo also matters to collector demand.
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