Spearow #81
Spearow is card #81 from Sandstorm, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $9.54 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Spearow #81 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Spearow at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $9.54 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.78 (EUR).
- Sandstorm, EX series, 2003.
- Recent averages: €0.62 (7d), €0.67 (30d).
Spearow price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Spearow #81.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.29
- Mid
- $9.74
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.58
- Mid
- $0.91
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Spearow #81
Sandstorm placed Spearow at #81; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. The card carries 40 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
Aya Kusube illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $9.54, with listings from $4.29 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #81 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Spearow attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Spearow #81 — the playability layer behind the price.
Super Speed
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Peck
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Spearow price analysis
What drives the current market value of Spearow #81.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($9.54), Normal ($0.89).
In the $9.54 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$9.54 gives Spearow real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Spearow trends at €0.78 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.72, lowest NM €0.02).
Spearow price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.62 over 7 days versus €0.67 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-7.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.90, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.78.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Spearow, with a recorded low of $8.95 and high of $9.54; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.1%, 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 · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Spearow?
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The $9.54 market translates to a net of about $7.98 (eBay), $8.02 (TCGplayer), $8.71 (Cardmarket), $8.20 (Whatnot) or $9.54 (direct). That $1.56 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Spearow?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Spearow #81 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $9.54 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 $55.52 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-53.0% 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.
Spearow within Sandstorm
By market value Spearow sits at #84 of 96 in Sandstorm (set median $26.38).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 14%.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Spearow valuable
- Artwork by Aya Kusube is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Colorless typing means Spearow has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- With steady supply, Spearow is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Spearow is a Common, 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.
Buying & selling Spearow
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Spearow can realise well above the $4.29 low end.
- For Spearow, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Spearow has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $9.54 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Spearow can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Spearow value questions
What is Spearow #81 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $9.54 (low $4.29, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.78.
Is Spearow a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Spearow?
Spearow 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.
What print variants exist for Spearow?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($9.54), Normal ($0.89). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Spearow?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.54. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Spearow cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
Other Spearow cards
Spearow appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
