Squirtle #96
🔥 Hot MoveSquirtle is card #96 from Platinum, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $55.28 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 Squirtle #96 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Squirtle at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Trades around $55.28 on TCGplayer.
- Platinum, Platinum series, 2009.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.74 (EUR).
- Short-term trend 15.9% (7d vs 30d).
Squirtle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Squirtle #96.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $239.99
- Mid
- $246.66
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.49
- Mid
- $4.72
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Squirtle #96
Printed as #96 in Platinum, Squirtle belongs to the Platinum series and dates to 2009. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $55.28, with listings from $239.99 to —.
“It shelters itself in its shell, then strikes back with spouts of water at every opportunity.”
Printed flavour text on the Platinum #96 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #96 / 127
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #7
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Squirtle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Squirtle #96 — the playability layer behind the price.
Skull Bash
Bite
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +10
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Squirtle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Squirtle #96.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($55.28), Normal ($7.60) — 2 versions in total.
At $55.28, Squirtle draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $55.28 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.74, with an average sold price of €1.71 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.04.
Squirtle price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.82, 15.9% above the 30-day average of €1.57.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.59, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.74.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Squirtle, with a recorded low of $55.28 and high of $55.28; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 Squirtle?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Squirtle at $55.28 nets roughly $47.66 on eBay, $47.93 on TCGplayer, $52.17 via Cardmarket, $48.95 on Whatnot or $55.28 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $7.62.
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 Squirtle?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Squirtle #96 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 $55.28 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $104.28 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $8.10. You need a graded sale of $101.25 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $35.74 (37.5% 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.
Squirtle within Platinum
Squirtle ranks #14 of 89 tracked Platinum cards by market value, against a set median of $18.33.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 85%.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Squirtle valuable
- Its Water typing means Squirtle has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At Common rarity, Squirtle is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- At $55.28 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Squirtle comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- The Masakazu Fukuda artwork gives Squirtle appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Squirtle
- Bulk lots of Squirtle can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Squirtle, 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 (€1.82 and €1.57) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Squirtle can realise well above the $239.99 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $55.28 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Squirtle value questions
What is Squirtle #96 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $55.28 (low $239.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.74.
Is Squirtle a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Squirtle?
Squirtle is a Common 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 Squirtle are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($55.28), Normal ($7.60). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Squirtle?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $55.28. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Squirtle's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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