Spheal #82
📉 Dip AlertSpheal #82 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $40.00, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Spheal #82 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Spheal at a glance
- From Rising Rivals (Platinum), released 2009.
- 7-day average €0.39; 30-day average €0.56.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.46 (EUR).
- Live market value $40.00 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Common.
Spheal price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Spheal #82.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.38
- Mid
- $32.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.49
- Mid
- $4.66
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Spheal #82
Spheal is the #82 of 111 card in Rising Rivals, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. The card carries 60 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Tomokazu Komiya illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $40.00, with listings from $23.38 to —.
“It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming.”
Printed flavour text on the Rising Rivals #82 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #82 / 111
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #363
- Released
- 2009/05/16
Spheal attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Spheal #82 — the playability layer behind the price.
Powder Snow
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Ice Ball
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal +10
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Spheal price analysis
What drives the current market value of Spheal #82.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($40.00), Normal ($4.66) — 2 versions in total.
This $40.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $40.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Spheal at a trend of €0.46, an average sold price of €0.59 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Spheal price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.39, 30.4% below the 30-day average of €0.56.
Latest daily average €0.20 against a trend price of €0.46.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $40.00–$40.00. The most recent snapshot of $40.00 sits 100% up that range.
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 Spheal?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $40.00 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $34.40 via eBay's default tier, $34.60 on TCGplayer, $37.65 on Cardmarket, $35.34 on Whatnot and $40.00 selling directly — a $5.60 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Spheal 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 Spheal #82.
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 Spheal?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Spheal #82 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 $40.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $47.00 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $85.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $7.41 (9.3% 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.
Spheal within Rising Rivals
Spheal ranks #30 of 78 tracked Rising Rivals cards by market value, against a set median of $27.60.
That is 45% above the middle of the set — a top-63% position.
The set's top card is Snorlax (#111), valued at $999.99.
What makes Spheal valuable
- Its Water typing means Spheal has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At $40.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- At Common rarity, Spheal is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era cards like Spheal (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- The Tomokazu Komiya artwork gives Spheal appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Spheal
- Rising Rivals was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Spheal can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Spheal, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Spheal 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 $40.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Spheal value questions
How much is Spheal worth?
Spheal trades near $40.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $23.38–—; Cardmarket shows €0.46.
Should I buy Spheal?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Spheal?
Spheal is a Common card from Rising Rivals (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Spheal?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($40.00), Normal ($4.66). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Spheal?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $40.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Spheal?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya also matters to collector demand.
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