Dudunsparce #229
Dudunsparce #229 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $13.84, 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.
Dudunsparce #229 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Dudunsparce at a glance
- Set: Paldea Evolved (Scarlet & Violet, 2023).
- Rarity tier — Illustration Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €7.32.
- 7-day average €6.94; 30-day average €6.81.
- Trades around $13.84 on TCGplayer.
Dudunsparce price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dudunsparce #229.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.98
- Mid
- $13.88
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Dudunsparce #229
Card #229 of Paldea Evolved is Dudunsparce, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). The card carries 140 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Saya Tsuruta and currently trades at $13.84 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $9.98 to —.
“This Pokémon uses its hard tail to make its nest by boring holes into bedrock deep underground. The nest can reach lengths of over six miles.”
Printed flavour text on the Paldea Evolved #229 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldea Evolved
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #229 / 193
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Saya Tsuruta
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Dunsparce
- Pokédex
- #982
- Released
- 2023/06/09
Dudunsparce attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dudunsparce #229 — the playability layer behind the price.
Mud-Slap
Dig Away Flash
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. Shuffle this Pokémon and all attached cards into your deck.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Dudunsparce price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dudunsparce #229.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $13.84.
$13.84 gives Dudunsparce real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $13.84 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €7.32, with an average sold price of €6.74 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.50.
Dudunsparce price history & movement
Recent sales average €6.94 over 7 days versus €6.81 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+1.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €7.92, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €7.32.
Dudunsparce has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $11.93 to $13.84; 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 3.8% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Dudunsparce?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $13.84 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $11.71 via eBay's default tier, $11.78 on TCGplayer, $12.80 on Cardmarket, $12.03 on Whatnot and $13.84 selling directly — a $2.13 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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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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 Dudunsparce?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dudunsparce #229 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Dudunsparce #229.
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 $13.84 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 $59.82 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-42.3% 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.
Dudunsparce within Paldea Evolved
Within Paldea Evolved it is the #36 most valuable of 62 tracked cards; the set median is $14.96.
That is 7% below the middle of the set — a top-44% position.
The set's top card is Magikarp (#203), valued at $311.34.
What makes Dudunsparce valuable
- Artwork by Saya Tsuruta is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Dudunsparce is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- Illustration Rare status puts Dudunsparce among the scarcer pulls in Paldea Evolved.
- Dudunsparce is a Colorless card with 140 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Dudunsparce
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $13.84 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Dudunsparce can realise well above the $9.98 low end.
- Bulk lots of Dudunsparce can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.94 and €6.81) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dudunsparce has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Dudunsparce value questions
What is Dudunsparce #229 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $13.84 (low $9.98, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €7.32.
Should I buy Dudunsparce?
The card is steady on recent averages. Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Dudunsparce?
Dudunsparce is a Illustration Rare card from Paldea Evolved (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Dudunsparce?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($13.84). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Dudunsparce?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.84. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Dudunsparce cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Saya Tsuruta also matters to collector demand.
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