Bastiodon GL #2
From Rising Rivals, Bastiodon GL (#2) is a Rare Holo Pokémon card valued at $15.90 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Bastiodon GL #2. Sell on your own schedule.
Bastiodon GL at a glance
- From Rising Rivals (Platinum), released 2009.
- Rare Holo rarity.
- Trades around $15.90 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Bastiodon GL price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Bastiodon GL #2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $8.42
- Mid
- $14.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $5.00
- Mid
- $11.49
- High
- —
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Is this Bastiodon GL a good deal?
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About Bastiodon GL #2
Bastiodon GL is the #2 of 111 card in Rising Rivals, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 90 HP, printed as Basic.
Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $15.90, with listings from $8.42 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #2 / 111
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #411
- Released
- 2009/05/16
Bastiodon GL attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Bastiodon GL #2 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bounce Back
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Smack Attack
Remove 1 damage counter from Bastiodon .
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Bastiodon GL price analysis
What drives the current market value of Bastiodon GL #2.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($15.90), Holofoil ($12.67).
$15.90 gives Bastiodon GL real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$15.90 gives Bastiodon GL real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Bastiodon GL, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Bastiodon GL 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.
Bastiodon GL has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $15.90 to $15.90; 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 Bastiodon GL?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $15.90 market translates to a net of about $13.49 (eBay), $13.57 (TCGplayer), $14.76 (Cardmarket), $13.87 (Whatnot) or $15.90 (direct). That $2.41 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare holo card, Bastiodon GL 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 Bastiodon GL #2.
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 Bastiodon GL?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Bastiodon GL #2 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Bastiodon GL #2.
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 $15.90 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 $61.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-37.8% 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.
Bastiodon GL within Rising Rivals
By market value Bastiodon GL sits at #48 of 78 in Rising Rivals (set median $27.60).
It sits in the top 40% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Snorlax (#111), valued at $999.99.
What makes Bastiodon GL valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Bastiodon GL appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Metal typing means Bastiodon GL has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era cards like Bastiodon GL (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Rare Holo is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Bastiodon GL
- Rising Rivals was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Bastiodon GL has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $15.90 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Bastiodon GL, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Bastiodon GL value questions
How much is Bastiodon GL worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $15.90 (low $8.42, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Bastiodon GL hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Bastiodon GL?
Bastiodon GL is a Rare Holo card from Rising Rivals (Platinum series, 2009). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Bastiodon GL?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($15.90), Holofoil ($12.67). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Bastiodon GL sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.90. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Bastiodon GL cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
