Random Receiver Pokémon card #138
Secret RareTrainer
Plasma Storm·Black & White series·#138

Random Receiver #138

📉 Dip Alert

Random Receiver #138 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $41.24, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$41.24
Cardmarket (EUR)
€10.28
Print variants
1
7d trend
▼ 23.4%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Random Receiver #138 today, you'd net about
$41.24after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $41.24Cardmarket $38.83Whatnot $36.44TCGplayer $35.68eBay $35.48

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 23.4%
Cooling off ▼

Random Receiver #138 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Random Receiver at a glance

  • From Plasma Storm (Black & White), released 2013.
  • Cardmarket values it at €10.28 (EUR).
  • Rarity: Secret Rare.
  • Short-term trend -23.4% (7d vs 30d).
  • Trades around $41.24 on TCGplayer.
Market prices

Random Receiver price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Random Receiver #138.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$41.24
TCGplayer market
Low
$23.58
Mid
$40.48
High
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Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€10.28
Avg sold
€10.80
Lowest NM
€5.90
7-day avg
€12.20
30-day avg
€15.92

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Random Receiver #138

Card #138 of Plasma Storm is Random Receiver, a modern-era Trainer card from the Black & White series (2013). As a Trainer card (Item), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.

5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $41.24, with listings from $23.58 to —.

Card facts

Set
Plasma Storm
Series
Black & White
Number
#138 / 135
Rarity
Secret Rare
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
Subtype
Item
Released
2013/02/06
Card text

Random Receiver attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Random Receiver #138 — the playability layer behind the price.

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Battle stats

Retreat cost
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Attacks
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Market analysis

Random Receiver price analysis

What drives the current market value of Random Receiver #138.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $41.24.

This $41.24 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

This $41.24 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

In EUR, Random Receiver trends at €10.28 on Cardmarket (avg sold €10.80, lowest NM €5.90).

Price trend

Random Receiver price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $40.99▲ 0.6% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $41.24

The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €12.20, 23.4% below the 30-day average of €15.92.

Latest daily average €7.00 against a trend price of €10.28.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Random Receiver, with a recorded low of $40.99 and high of $41.24; current value is at 100% of that band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.3% 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

1-day avg€7.00
7-day avg€12.20
30-day avg€15.92
Trend price€10.28

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.25 (+0.6%)New recorded high
All-time high
$41.24
All-time low
$40.99
Off all-time high
-0%
0 days since high
Since first snapshot
+0.6%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.3%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$41.24
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $40.99high $41.24

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Random Receiver?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Random Receiver at $41.24 nets roughly $35.48 on eBay, $35.68 on TCGplayer, $38.83 via Cardmarket, $36.44 on Whatnot or $41.24 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.76.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Random Receiver #138.

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Best net payout$41.24
Spread across platforms$5.76
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$5.7614.0%$35.48Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$5.5613.5%$35.68Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.415.8%$38.83Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$41.24Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$4.8011.6%$36.44Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Random Receiver?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Random Receiver #138 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.

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Should you grade this?
Worth grading

At $41.24 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $49.70 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $87.22 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $8.70 (10.7% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$35.88
Net as PSA 9
$24.58
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$85.58
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$87.22
Expected value
$44.58
Expected profit
$8.70
10.7% ROI

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.

Set context

Random Receiver within Plasma Storm

By market value Random Receiver sits at #12 of 61 in Plasma Storm (set median $9.92).

That is 316% above the middle of the set — a top-82% position.

The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.

Rank in set
#12
of 61 tracked
Set median
$9.92
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Black & White
Full Plasma Storm report →
Value drivers

What makes Random Receiver valuable

  • Random Receiver is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
  • As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
  • Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
  • Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • A $41.24 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Random Receiver

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€12.20 and €15.92) to time entries and exits.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $41.24 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Bulk lots of Random Receiver can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Plasma Storm was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • For Random Receiver, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
FAQ

Random Receiver value questions

What is the value of Random Receiver?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $41.24 (low $23.58, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €10.28.

Should I buy Random Receiver?

Short-term momentum is softening (-23.4%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.

What rarity is Random Receiver?

Random Receiver is a Secret Rare card from Plasma Storm (Black & White series, 2013). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Does Random Receiver have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($41.24). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Random Receiver sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $41.24. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Random Receiver's value?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.

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