Delcatty #5
📉 Dip AlertFrom Ruby & Sapphire, Delcatty (#5) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $32.73 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.
Delcatty #5 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Delcatty at a glance
- Short-term trend -23.9% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $32.73 for the Holofoil print.
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €8.86 (EUR).
Delcatty price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Delcatty #5.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $16.01
- Mid
- $33.67
- High
- —
- Low
- $30.91
- Mid
- $97.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Delcatty #5
Ruby & Sapphire placed Delcatty at #5; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. The card carries 70 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $32.73, with listings from $16.01 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #5 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Skitty
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Delcatty attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Delcatty #5 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Draw
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard 1 Energy card from your hand. Then draw up to 3 cards from your deck. This power can't be used if Delcatty is affected by a Special Condition.
Max Energy Source
Does 10 damage times the amount of Energy attached to all of your Active Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Energy Draw
- Attacks
- 1
Delcatty price analysis
What drives the current market value of Delcatty #5.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $32.73, Reverse Holofoil at $20.99.
This $32.73 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $32.73 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Delcatty at a trend of €8.86, an average sold price of €10.34 and a near-mint floor of €1.50.
Delcatty price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €9.34, 23.9% below the 30-day average of €12.27.
Single-day average: €7.50; Cardmarket trend price €8.86.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $32.40–$32.84. The most recent snapshot of $32.73 sits 75% up that range, 0.3% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.3% over the tracked window.
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 Delcatty?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Delcatty at $32.73 nets roughly $28.09 on eBay, $28.26 on TCGplayer, $30.74 via Cardmarket, $28.86 on Whatnot or $32.73 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.64.
As a rare card, Delcatty 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 Delcatty #5.
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 Delcatty?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Delcatty #5 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 $32.73 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $31.19 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $78.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-0.2% 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.
Delcatty within Ruby & Sapphire
Delcatty ranks #28 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
It sits in the top 72% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Delcatty valuable
- Delcatty comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Priced at $32.73 with steady supply, Delcatty sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Delcatty is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its Colorless typing means Delcatty has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Delcatty
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€9.34 and €12.27) to time entries and exits.
- For Delcatty, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Delcatty can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Delcatty has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Delcatty value questions
How much is Delcatty worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $32.73 (low $16.01, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €8.86.
Is Delcatty a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-23.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Delcatty?
Delcatty is a Rare 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.
Which versions of Delcatty are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($32.73), Reverse Holofoil ($20.99). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Delcatty?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $32.73. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Delcatty cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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