Tinkatink #165
📉 Dip AlertFrom Paldean Fates, Tinkatink (#165) is a Shiny Rare Pokémon card valued at $8.60 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Tinkatink #165 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Tinkatink at a glance
- Shiny Rare rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $8.60 (Holofoil).
- From Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet), released 2024.
- 7-day average €2.78; 30-day average €3.14.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.70.
Tinkatink price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tinkatink #165.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.94
- Mid
- $8.63
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Tinkatink #165
Card #165 of Paldean Fates is Tinkatink, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2024). The card carries 60 HP and Psychic typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by yuu and currently trades at $8.60 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.94 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #165 / 91
- Rarity
- Shiny Rare
- Illustrator
- yuu
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2024/01/26
Tinkatink attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Tinkatink #165 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Tinkatink price analysis
What drives the current market value of Tinkatink #165.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $8.60.
$8.60 gives Tinkatink real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $8.60 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Tinkatink trends at €2.70 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.95, lowest NM €1.50).
Tinkatink price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €2.78, 11.5% below the 30-day average of €3.14.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.20, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.70.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $8.54–$8.74. The most recent snapshot of $8.60 sits 30% up that range, 1.6% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.6% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.6% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
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How much would you net selling Tinkatink?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $8.60 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $7.16 via eBay's default tier, $7.20 on TCGplayer, $7.82 on Cardmarket, $7.36 on Whatnot and $8.60 selling directly — a $1.44 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 Tinkatink?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tinkatink #165 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $8.60 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 $54.57 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-55.6% 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.
Tinkatink within Paldean Fates
By market value Tinkatink sits at #42 of 72 in Paldean Fates (set median $9.85).
That is 13% below the middle of the set — a top-43% position.
The set's top card is Mew ex (#232), valued at $853.37.
What makes Tinkatink valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Tinkatink is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Shiny Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by yuu is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Tinkatink is a contemporary card (2024), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Buying & selling Tinkatink
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.60 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Paldean Fates was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Tinkatink has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Shiny Rare cards; a clean copy of Tinkatink can realise well above the $5.94 low end.
- Bulk lots of Tinkatink can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Tinkatink value questions
What is Tinkatink #165 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $8.60 (low $5.94, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.70.
Should I buy Tinkatink?
Short-term momentum is softening (-11.5%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Tinkatink rare?
Tinkatink 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.
Which versions of Tinkatink are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($8.60). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Tinkatink?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.60. 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 Tinkatink?
Four factors dominate: the Shiny Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by yuu also matters to collector demand.
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