Manaphy #8
📉 Dip AlertManaphy #8 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $11.51, 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.
Manaphy #8 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Manaphy at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €6.72 (EUR).
- Short-term trend -30.9% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $11.51 for the Holofoil print.
- Set: Majestic Dawn (Diamond & Pearl, 2008).
- Rare Holo rarity.
Manaphy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Manaphy #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.98
- Mid
- $30.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $5.35
- Mid
- $15.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Manaphy #8
Card #8 of Majestic Dawn is Manaphy, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Diamond & Pearl series (2008). The card carries 70 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Suwama Chiaki; the Holofoil printing sits around $11.51, spanning $17.98–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #8 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Suwama Chiaki
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2008/05/01
Manaphy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Manaphy #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Aqua Skin
When you attach a Water Energy card from your hand to Manaphy, remove 2 damage counters from Manaphy.
Chase Up
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for any 1 card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Fountain
You may attach up to 2 basic Water Energy cards from your hand to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Aqua Skin
- Attacks
- 2
Manaphy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Manaphy #8.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Holofoil ($11.51), Reverse Holofoil ($9.56).
In the $11.51 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $11.51 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Manaphy at a trend of €6.72, an average sold price of €3.42 and a near-mint floor of €0.60.
Manaphy price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.47 over 7 days versus €5.02 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-30.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.88, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €6.72.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $11.17–$11.51. The most recent snapshot of $11.51 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.3% (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 Manaphy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $11.51 market translates to a net of about $9.68 (eBay), $9.74 (TCGplayer), $10.58 (Cardmarket), $9.96 (Whatnot) or $11.51 (direct). That $1.83 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Manaphy #8.
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 Manaphy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Manaphy #8 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Manaphy #8.
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 $11.51 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 $57.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.9% 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.
Manaphy within Majestic Dawn
By market value Manaphy sits at #47 of 69 in Majestic Dawn (set median $19.12).
That is 40% below the middle of the set — a top-33% position.
The set's top card is Glaceon (#98), valued at $537.50.
What makes Manaphy valuable
- Manaphy is a Water card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- As a Rare Holo, Manaphy sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- The Suwama Chiaki artwork gives Manaphy appeal beyond pure playability.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Classic-era (2008) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Manaphy
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.47 and €5.02) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Manaphy can realise well above the $17.98 low end.
- For Manaphy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Manaphy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Majestic Dawn was released in 2008; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Manaphy value questions
What is the value of Manaphy?
Manaphy trades near $11.51 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $17.98–—; Cardmarket shows €6.72.
Should I buy Manaphy?
As a classic-era Rare Holo card it is trending down in the short term (-30.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Manaphy?
Manaphy is a Rare Holo card from Majestic Dawn (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Manaphy are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($11.51), Reverse Holofoil ($9.56). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Manaphy sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.51. 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 Manaphy?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Suwama Chiaki also matters to collector demand.
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