Blaziken Pokémon card #1
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POP Series 1·POP series·#1

Blaziken #1

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From POP Series 1, Blaziken (#1) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $35.69 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$35.69
Cardmarket (EUR)
€118.59
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 212.3%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Blaziken #1 today, you'd net about
$35.69after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $35.69Cardmarket $33.56Whatnot $31.50TCGplayer $30.84eBay $30.66

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?▲ 212.3%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Blaziken #1 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Blaziken at a glance

  • Short-term trend 212.3% (7d vs 30d).
  • Live market value $35.69 for the Holofoil print.
  • Set: POP Series 1 (POP, 2004).
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €118.59.
  • Rarity: Rare.
Market prices

Blaziken price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Blaziken #1.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$35.69
TCGplayer market
Low
$17.08
Mid
$41.03
High
—
Normal
$21.27
TCGplayer market
Low
$29.99
Mid
$92.32
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€118.59
Avg sold
€134.61
Lowest NM
€4.98
7-day avg
€143.34
30-day avg
€45.90

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

Is this Blaziken a good deal?

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Live market value$35.69
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Overview

About Blaziken #1

Printed as #1 in POP Series 1, Blaziken belongs to the POP series and dates to 2004. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 110 HP, printed as Stage 2.

The card is illustrated by Katsura Tabata and currently trades at $35.69 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $17.08 to —.

Card facts

Set
POP Series 1
Series
POP
Number
#1 / 17
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Katsura Tabata
HP
110
Type
Fire
Subtype
Stage 2
Evolves from
Combusken
Pokédex
#257
Released
2004/09/01
Card text

Blaziken attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Blaziken #1 — the playability layer behind the price.

FireColorless

Fire Punch

40
ColorlessColorlessColorless

Double Kick

50×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.

Battle stats

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Blaziken price analysis

What drives the current market value of Blaziken #1.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $35.69, Normal at $21.27.

This $35.69 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

A $35.69 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 €118.59, with an average sold price of €134.61 and a lowest near-mint ask of €4.98.

Price trend

Blaziken price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $23.29▲ 53.2% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $35.69

The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €143.34, 212.3% above the 30-day average of €45.90.

Single-day average: €349.99; Cardmarket trend price €118.59.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Blaziken, with a recorded low of $23.29 and high of $35.69; current value is at 100% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 25.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€349.99
7-day avg€143.34
30-day avg€45.90
Trend price€118.59

Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$35.69
All-time low
$23.29
Off all-time high
-0%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
+53.2%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
25.1%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$35.69
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $23.29high $35.69

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Blaziken?

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

On a $35.69 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $30.66 via eBay's default tier, $30.84 on TCGplayer, $33.56 on Cardmarket, $31.50 on Whatnot and $35.69 selling directly — a $5.03 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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Blaziken #1.

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Best net payout$35.69
Spread across platforms$5.03
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$5.0314.1%$30.66Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$4.8513.6%$30.84Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.136.0%$33.56Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$35.69Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$4.1911.7%$31.50Sell 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 Blaziken?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Blaziken #1 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?
Marginal — thin upside

At $35.69 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $37.63 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.67 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.95 (3.9% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$31.05
Net as PSA 9
$15.89
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$68.68
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$81.67
Expected value
$34.00
Expected profit
$2.95
3.9% 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

Blaziken within POP Series 1

By market value Blaziken sits at #4 of 12 in POP Series 1 (set median $16.13).

That is 121% above the middle of the set — a top-75% position.

The set's top card is Rayquaza (#3), valued at $356.33.

Rank in set
#4
of 12 tracked
Set median
$16.13
Rarity
Rare
Series
POP
Full POP Series 1 report →
Value drivers

What makes Blaziken valuable

  • Blaziken is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
  • Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
  • Priced at $35.69 with steady supply, Blaziken sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • Blaziken is a Fire card with 110 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • The Katsura Tabata artwork gives Blaziken appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Blaziken

  • POP Series 1 was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€143.34 and €45.90) to time entries and exits.
  • For Blaziken, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Blaziken can realise well above the $17.08 low end.
  • Bulk lots of Blaziken can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Blaziken value questions

What is Blaziken #1 worth?

Blaziken trades near $35.69 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $17.08–—; Cardmarket shows €118.59.

Is Blaziken a good investment?

Short-term momentum is rising (+212.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

How rare is Blaziken?

Blaziken is a Rare card from POP Series 1 (POP series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

What print variants exist for Blaziken?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($35.69), Normal ($21.27). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Blaziken sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $35.69. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Blaziken cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Katsura Tabata also matters to collector demand.

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