Altaria #18
Altaria is card #18 from Platinum, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $8.91 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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 Altaria #18 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Altaria at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $8.91 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.80 (EUR).
- From Platinum (Platinum), released 2009.
- Short-term trend 9.3% (7d vs 30d).
Altaria price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Altaria #18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.49
- Mid
- $9.20
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.17
- Mid
- $4.02
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Altaria #18
Altaria is the #18 of 127 card in Platinum, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 90 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $8.91, with listings from $5.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #18 / 127
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Swablu
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Altaria attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Altaria #18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Midnight Eyes
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Perish Song
If the Defending Pokémon is Asleep and was damaged or affected by Midnight Eyes during your last turn, the Defending Pokémon is Knocked Out.
Healing Song
Remove 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +20
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 3
Altaria price analysis
What drives the current market value of Altaria #18.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($8.91), Normal ($6.43).
$8.91 gives Altaria real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $8.91 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Altaria at a trend of €1.80, an average sold price of €1.61 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.
Altaria price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €1.64 against a 30-day average of €1.50 (+9.3%).
Single-day average: €0.99; Cardmarket trend price €1.80.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Altaria, with a recorded low of $8.91 and high of $8.91; current value is at 100% of that 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 Altaria?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Altaria at $8.91 nets roughly $7.43 on eBay, $7.47 on TCGplayer, $8.11 via Cardmarket, $7.64 on Whatnot or $8.91 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.48.
As a rare card, Altaria 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 Altaria #18.
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 Altaria?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Altaria #18 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 $8.91 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 $54.89 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-54.8% 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.
Altaria within Platinum
Altaria ranks #67 of 89 tracked Platinum cards by market value, against a set median of $18.33.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 26%.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Altaria valuable
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Altaria is sought by players and collectors alike.
- With steady supply, Altaria is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Altaria comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- At Rare rarity, Altaria is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Altaria
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.64 and €1.50) to time entries and exits.
- For Altaria, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $8.91 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Platinum was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Altaria can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Altaria value questions
How much is Altaria worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $8.91 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $5.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.80.
Will Altaria hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Altaria?
Altaria is a Rare card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Altaria are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($8.91), Normal ($6.43). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Altaria sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.91. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Altaria cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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