Mudkip #59
From Ruby & Sapphire, Mudkip (#59) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $70.16 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 Mudkip #59 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Mudkip at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- From Ruby & Sapphire (EX), released 2003.
- Current TCGplayer market value $70.16 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.71.
- Recent averages: €1.95 (7d), €1.80 (30d).
Mudkip price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mudkip #59.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $99.99
- Mid
- $202.62
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $7.27
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Mudkip #59
Mudkip is the #59 of 109 card in Ruby & Sapphire, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. A Water-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $70.16, with listings from $99.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #59 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Mudkip attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mudkip #59 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Mudkip price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mudkip #59.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($70.16), Normal ($7.65).
A $70.16 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $70.16 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Mudkip trends at €1.71 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.50, lowest NM €0.05).
Mudkip price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €1.95 against a 30-day average of €1.80 (+8.3%).
Single-day average: €2.02; Cardmarket trend price €1.71.
Mudkip has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $70.16 to $70.16; 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 · 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 Mudkip?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $70.16 market translates to a net of about $60.56 (eBay), $60.91 (TCGplayer), $66.30 (Cardmarket), $62.21 (Whatnot) or $70.16 (direct). That $9.60 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
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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 Mudkip?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mudkip #59 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 $70.16 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $143.12 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $21.04. You need a graded sale of $116.14 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $54.51 (49.5% 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.
Mudkip within Ruby & Sapphire
By market value Mudkip sits at #15 of 98 in Ruby & Sapphire (set median $21.10).
That is 233% above the middle of the set — a top-86% position.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Mudkip valuable
- Priced at $70.16 with thin supply, Mudkip sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Water typing means Mudkip 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.
- Mudkip comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Mudkip
- For Mudkip, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $70.16 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Mudkip can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Mudkip has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Mudkip value questions
What is the value of Mudkip?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $70.16 (low $99.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.71.
Should I buy Mudkip?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (8.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Mudkip?
Mudkip 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 Mudkip?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($70.16), Normal ($7.65). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Mudkip sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $70.16. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Mudkip cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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