Mankey #169
Mankey is card #169 from Paldean Fates, a Shiny Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $5.44 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Mankey #169 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Mankey at a glance
- Recent averages: €3.58 (7d), €3.93 (30d).
- Trades around $5.44 on TCGplayer.
- From Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet), released 2024.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.93.
- Rarity: Shiny Rare.
Mankey price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mankey #169.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.91
- Mid
- $5.75
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Mankey #169
Mankey is the #169 of 91 card in Paldean Fates, a contemporary set released in 2024 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. A Fighting-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by nagimiso; the Holofoil printing sits around $5.44, spanning $3.91–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #169 / 91
- Rarity
- Shiny Rare
- Illustrator
- nagimiso
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2024/01/26
Mankey attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mankey #169 — the playability layer behind the price.
Monkey Beatdown
This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Mankey price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mankey #169.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.44) — 1 version in total.
In the $5.44 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$5.44 gives Mankey real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Mankey at a trend of €3.93, an average sold price of €3.73 and a near-mint floor of €1.50.
Mankey price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €3.58, 8.9% below the 30-day average of €3.93.
Latest daily average €4.15 against a trend price of €3.93.
Mankey has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.38 to $5.57; the latest value sits at 32% of that recorded range and 2.3% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 2.3%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Mankey?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.44 market translates to a net of about $4.42 (eBay), $4.45 (TCGplayer), $4.82 (Cardmarket), $4.55 (Whatnot) or $5.44 (direct). That $1.02 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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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 Mankey?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mankey #169 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 $5.44 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 $51.41 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.1% 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.
Mankey within Paldean Fates
Mankey ranks #66 of 72 tracked Paldean Fates cards by market value, against a set median of $9.85.
It sits in the top 10% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mew ex (#232), valued at $853.37.
What makes Mankey valuable
- nagimiso illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Contemporary (2024) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Mankey is a Fighting card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Shiny Rare rarity, Mankey is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Mankey
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Mankey has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Mankey can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.58 and €3.93) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.44 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.44 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Mankey value questions
How much is Mankey worth?
Mankey trades near $5.44 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $3.91–—; Cardmarket shows €3.93.
Should I buy Mankey?
As a contemporary Shiny Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-8.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Mankey?
Mankey is a Shiny Rare card from Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Mankey have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.44). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Mankey?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.44. 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 Mankey?
Four factors dominate: the Shiny Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by nagimiso also matters to collector demand.
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