Zubat #53
Zubat #53 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $5.46, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Zubat at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- No published price history.
- Set: Plasma Storm (Black & White, 2013).
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.46 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Zubat price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zubat #53.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.49
- Mid
- $4.71
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.24
- Mid
- $0.43
- High
- —
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About Zubat #53
Zubat is the #53 of 135 card in Plasma Storm, a modern-era set released in 2013 as part of the Black & White series. The card carries 40 HP and Psychic typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Mizue and currently trades at $5.46 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.49 to —.
“It does not need eyes, because it emits ultrasonic waves to check its surrounding while it flies.”
Printed flavour text on the Plasma Storm #53 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #53 / 135
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mizue
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #41
- Released
- 2013/02/06
Zubat attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Zubat #53 — the playability layer behind the price.
Free Flight
If this Pokémon has no Energy attached to it, this Pokémon has no Retreat Cost.
Wing Attack
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Free Flight
- Attacks
- 1
Zubat price analysis
What drives the current market value of Zubat #53.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.46), Normal ($0.47) — 2 versions in total.
At $5.46 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $5.46 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Zubat, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Zubat 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.
Zubat has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.46 to $5.46; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 Zubat?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.46 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.44 via eBay's default tier, $4.46 on TCGplayer, $4.84 on Cardmarket, $4.56 on Whatnot and $5.46 selling directly — a $1.02 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 Zubat?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Zubat #53 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 $5.46 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 $51.44 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.1% 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.
Zubat within Plasma Storm
Within Plasma Storm it is the #53 most valuable of 61 tracked cards; the set median is $9.92.
It sits in the top 15% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.
What makes Zubat valuable
- Artwork by Mizue is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- With steady supply, Zubat is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Zubat's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- At Common rarity, Zubat is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Zubat is a Psychic card with 40 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Zubat
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Zubat can realise well above the $3.49 low end.
- For Zubat, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Zubat can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.46 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Plasma Storm was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Zubat value questions
What is Zubat #53 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.46 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Zubat a good investment?
As a modern-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Zubat?
Zubat is a Common 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.
What print variants exist for Zubat?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.46), Normal ($0.47). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Zubat sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.46. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Zubat's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Mizue also matters to collector demand.
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