Aron #49
📉 Dip AlertAs card #49 in Ruby & Sapphire, Aron is a Common Pokémon card worth about $18.55 ungraded.
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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.
Aron #49 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Aron at a glance
- 7-day average €0.48; 30-day average €0.59.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.67 (EUR).
- From Ruby & Sapphire (EX), released 2003.
- Trades around $18.55 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Common.
Aron price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Aron #49.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $15.99
- Mid
- $18.66
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.65
- Mid
- $1.13
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Aron #49
Aron is the #49 of 109 card in Ruby & Sapphire, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 40 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $18.55, spanning $15.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #49 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #304
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Aron attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Aron #49 — the playability layer behind the price.
Teary Eyes
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Aron by attacks is reduced by 10.
Ram
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Aron price analysis
What drives the current market value of Aron #49.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($18.55), Normal ($1.14).
In the $18.55 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $18.55 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.67, with an average sold price of €0.68 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.05.
Aron price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.48 against a 30-day average of €0.59 (-18.6%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.45, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.67.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $17.11–$18.55. The most recent snapshot of $18.55 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Aron?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $18.55 market translates to a net of about $15.79 (eBay), $15.88 (TCGplayer), $17.27 (Cardmarket), $16.23 (Whatnot) or $18.55 (direct). That $2.76 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Aron 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 Aron #49.
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 Aron?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Aron #49 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 $18.55 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 $64.53 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-32.4% 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.
Aron within Ruby & Sapphire
Aron ranks #62 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
That is 12% below the middle of the set — a top-38% position.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Aron valuable
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its Metal typing means Aron has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Aron
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.48 and €0.59) to time entries and exits.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Aron can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Aron has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Aron, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Aron value questions
What is Aron #49 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $18.55 (low $15.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.67.
Should I buy Aron?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-18.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Aron rare?
Aron is a Common card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Aron?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($18.55), Normal ($1.14). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Aron?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $18.55. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Aron's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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