Aron #56
🔥 Hot MoveAron #56 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $25.83, 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.
Demand for Aron #56 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Aron at a glance
- From Sandstorm (EX), released 2003.
- Recent averages: €0.84 (7d), €0.72 (30d).
- Common rarity.
- Trades around $25.83 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.05 (EUR).
Aron price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Aron #56.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.00
- Mid
- $45.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.90
- Mid
- $2.74
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Aron #56
Aron is the #56 of 100 card in Sandstorm, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. It is a Metal-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $25.83 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $17.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #56 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #304
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Aron attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Aron #56 — the playability layer behind the price.
Steel Headbutt
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Aron price analysis
What drives the current market value of Aron #56.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($25.83), Normal ($1.67).
At $25.83, Aron draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $25.83, Aron draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Aron at a trend of €1.05, an average sold price of €0.98 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Aron price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.84 over 7 days versus €0.72 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+16.7%).
Single-day average: €0.80; Cardmarket trend price €1.05.
Aron has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $25.83 to $25.83; 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 Aron?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $25.83 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $22.11 via eBay's default tier, $22.24 on TCGplayer, $24.19 on Cardmarket, $22.71 on Whatnot and $25.83 selling directly — a $3.72 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Aron #56.
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 #56 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 $25.83 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $16.19 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $71.80 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-11.0% 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 Sandstorm
By market value Aron sits at #51 of 96 in Sandstorm (set median $26.38).
It sits in the top 48% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Aron valuable
- The Atsuko Nishida artwork gives Aron appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Aron is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era cards like Aron (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $25.83 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Aron
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $25.83 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Aron can realise well above the $17.00 low end.
- Sandstorm was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $25.83 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.84 and €0.72) to time entries and exits.
Aron value questions
What is the value of Aron?
Aron trades near $25.83 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $17.00–—; Cardmarket shows €1.05.
Should I buy Aron?
Short-term momentum is rising (+16.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Aron rare?
Aron is a Common card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Aron have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($25.83), Normal ($1.67). 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 $25.83. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Aron cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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