Rotom #49
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertRotom #49 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $8.66, 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 Rotom #49 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Rotom at a glance
- Plasma Storm, Black & White series, 2013.
- Short-term trend 65.7% (7d vs 30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $8.66 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €0.39.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
Rotom price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rotom #49.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.99
- Mid
- $11.79
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.22
- Mid
- $0.53
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Rotom #49
Printed as #49 in Plasma Storm, Rotom belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2013. A Lightning-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $8.66 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #49 / 135
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2013/02/06
Rotom attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rotom #49 — the playability layer behind the price.
Electribonus
Discard a Lightning Energy card from your hand. If you do, draw 3 cards.
Poltergeist
Your opponent reveals his or her hand. This attack does 20 damage times the number of Trainer cards in your opponent's hand.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Rotom price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rotom #49.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($8.66), Normal ($0.53).
At $8.66 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $8.66 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.39, with an average sold price of €0.39 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.03.
Rotom price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.58 over 7 days versus €0.35 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+65.7%).
Single-day average: €0.15; Cardmarket trend price €0.39.
Rotom has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $8.66 to $8.89; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 2.6% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 2.6%.
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 Rotom?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Rotom at $8.66 nets roughly $7.21 on eBay, $7.26 on TCGplayer, $7.88 via Cardmarket, $7.42 on Whatnot or $8.66 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.45.
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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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 Rotom?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rotom #49 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 $8.66 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 $54.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-55.5% 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.
Rotom within Plasma Storm
Rotom ranks #36 of 61 tracked Plasma Storm cards by market value, against a set median of $9.92.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 43%.
The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.
What makes Rotom valuable
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Its Lightning typing means Rotom has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Rotom's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Rotom
- For Rotom, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.58 and €0.35) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.66 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Rotom can realise well above the $5.99 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Rotom has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Rotom value questions
How much is Rotom worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $8.66 (low $5.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.39.
Is Rotom a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+65.7%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Rotom?
Rotom is a Uncommon card from Plasma Storm (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Rotom are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($8.66), Normal ($0.53). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Rotom?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.66. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Rotom cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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