Thundurus-EX #38
Thundurus-EX #38 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $15.07, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Thundurus-EX #38. Sell on your own schedule.
Thundurus-EX at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- From Plasma Freeze (Black & White), released 2013.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $15.07 (Holofoil).
Thundurus-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Thundurus-EX #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.97
- Mid
- $12.00
- High
- —
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About Thundurus-EX #38
Printed as #38 in Plasma Freeze, Thundurus-EX belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2013. A Lightning-type (170 HP), this ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Eske Yoshinob; the Holofoil printing sits around $15.07, spanning $8.97–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Freeze
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #38 / 116
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2013/05/08
Thundurus-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Thundurus-EX #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Raiden Knuckle
Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Team Plasma Pokémon.
Thunderous Noise
If this Pokémon has any Plasma Energy attached to it, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Thundurus-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Thundurus-EX #38.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($15.07).
At $15.07 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $15.07 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Thundurus-EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Thundurus-EX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Thundurus-EX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $14.04 to $15.07; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.6% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 Thundurus-EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $15.07 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $12.77 via eBay's default tier, $12.85 on TCGplayer, $13.97 on Cardmarket, $13.13 on Whatnot and $15.07 selling directly — a $2.30 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Thundurus-EX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Thundurus-EX #38.
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 Thundurus-EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Thundurus-EX #38 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Thundurus-EX #38.
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 $15.07 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 $61.05 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-39.6% 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.
Thundurus-EX within Plasma Freeze
Thundurus-EX ranks #42 of 62 tracked Plasma Freeze cards by market value, against a set median of $20.64.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 34%.
The set's top card is Ultra Ball (#122), valued at $1,199.51.
What makes Thundurus-EX valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Thundurus-EX is sought by players and collectors alike.
- The Eske Yoshinob artwork gives Thundurus-EX appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Rare rarity, Thundurus-EX is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern-era (2013) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Thundurus-EX
- Plasma Freeze was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $15.07 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $15.07 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Thundurus-EX can realise well above the $8.97 low end.
- For Thundurus-EX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Thundurus-EX value questions
What is Thundurus-EX #38 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $15.07 (low $8.97, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Thundurus-EX?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Thundurus-EX rare?
Thundurus-EX is a Rare card from Plasma Freeze (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Thundurus-EX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($15.07). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Thundurus-EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.07. 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 Thundurus-EX?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Eske Yoshinob also matters to collector demand.
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