Manectric #39
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Ruby & Sapphire, Manectric (#39) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $30.00 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.
Demand for Manectric #39 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Manectric at a glance
- Recent averages: €1.64 (7d), €1.27 (30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.72.
- Uncommon rarity.
- Set: Ruby & Sapphire (EX, 2003).
- Live market value $30.00 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Manectric price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Manectric #39.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.89
- Mid
- $37.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.96
- Mid
- $1.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Manectric #39
Card #39 of Ruby & Sapphire is Manectric, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). A Lightning-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $30.00, spanning $23.89–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #39 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Electrike
- Pokédex
- #310
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Manectric attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Manectric #39 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Gigashock
Does 10 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon (1 if there is only 1). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Manectric price analysis
What drives the current market value of Manectric #39.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($30.00), Normal ($1.95) — 2 versions in total.
A $30.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $30.00, Manectric draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.72, with an average sold price of €1.59 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.09.
Manectric price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.64, 29.1% above the 30-day average of €1.27.
Single-day average: €2.75; Cardmarket trend price €1.72.
Manectric has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $25.09 to $30.00; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 8.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Manectric?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $30.00 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $25.73 via eBay's default tier, $25.88 on TCGplayer, $28.15 on Cardmarket, $26.43 on Whatnot and $30.00 selling directly — a $4.27 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Manectric #39.
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 Manectric?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Manectric #39 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Manectric #39.
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 $30.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $25.25 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $75.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-4.2% 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.
Manectric within Ruby & Sapphire
Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #31 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.
It sits in the top 69% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Manectric valuable
- Priced at $30.00 with steady supply, Manectric sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Manectric is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Manectric appeal beyond pure playability.
- Manectric is a Lightning card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Manectric
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.64 and €1.27) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $30.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Manectric has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Manectric can realise well above the $23.89 low end.
- For Manectric, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Manectric value questions
How much is Manectric worth?
Manectric trades near $30.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $23.89–—; Cardmarket shows €1.72.
Is Manectric a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Manectric?
Manectric is a Uncommon 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.
Does Manectric have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($30.00), Normal ($1.95). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Manectric?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $30.00. 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 Manectric?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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