Slowpoke #116
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertSlowpoke #116 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $19.23, 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.
Demand for Slowpoke #116 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Slowpoke at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €9.96 (EUR).
- Short-term trend 11.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Paldean Fates, Scarlet & Violet series, 2024.
- Rarity: Shiny Rare.
- Live market value $19.23 for the Holofoil print.
Slowpoke price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowpoke #116.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.60
- Mid
- $20.98
- 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 Slowpoke #116
Card #116 of Paldean Fates is Slowpoke, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2024). A Water-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Taira Akitsu and currently trades at $19.23 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $17.60 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #116 / 91
- Rarity
- Shiny Rare
- Illustrator
- Taira Akitsu
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2024/01/26
Slowpoke attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowpoke #116 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rest
This Pokémon is now Asleep. Heal 30 damage from it.
Headbutt
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Slowpoke price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowpoke #116.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($19.23) — 1 version in total.
At $19.23 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $19.23 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Slowpoke trends at €9.96 on Cardmarket (avg sold €8.26, lowest NM €3.00).
Slowpoke price history & movement
Recent sales average €9.87 over 7 days versus €8.83 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+11.8%).
Latest daily average €13.75 against a trend price of €9.96.
Slowpoke has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $19.23 to $19.61; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 1.9% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.8% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 1.9%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Slowpoke?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $19.23 market translates to a net of about $16.38 (eBay), $16.48 (TCGplayer), $17.92 (Cardmarket), $16.83 (Whatnot) or $19.23 (direct). That $2.85 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Slowpoke #116.
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 #116 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 $19.23 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 $65.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-31.1% 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.
Slowpoke within Paldean Fates
Slowpoke ranks #17 of 72 tracked Paldean Fates cards by market value, against a set median of $9.85.
That is 95% above the middle of the set — a top-78% position.
The set's top card is Mew ex (#232), valued at $853.37.
What makes Slowpoke valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Taira Akitsu is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Slowpoke is a Water card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Contemporary (2024) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Slowpoke is a Shiny Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Slowpoke
- Paldean Fates was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $19.23 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $19.23 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Shiny Rare cards; a clean copy of Slowpoke can realise well above the $17.60 low end.
- Bulk lots of Slowpoke can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Slowpoke value questions
How much is Slowpoke worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $19.23 (low $17.60, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €9.96.
Is Slowpoke a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+11.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Slowpoke rare?
Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($19.23). 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 $19.23. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Slowpoke's value?
Four factors dominate: the Shiny Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Taira Akitsu also matters to collector demand.
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