Rotom #SV038
Rotom #SV038 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $6.74, 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 Rotom #SV038 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Rotom at a glance
- From Shining Fates Shiny Vault (Sword & Shield), released 2021.
- 7-day average €3.49; 30-day average €3.29.
- Cardmarket values it at €3.37 (EUR).
- Shiny Rare rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $6.74 (Holofoil).
Rotom price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rotom #SV038.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.97
- Mid
- $7.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Rotom #SV038
Card #SV038 of Shining Fates Shiny Vault is Rotom, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Sword & Shield series (2021). The card carries 80 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by kirisAki; the Holofoil printing sits around $6.74, spanning $3.97–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“One boy's invention led to the development of many different machines that take advantage of Rotom's unique capabilities.”
Printed flavour text on the Shining Fates Shiny Vault #SV038 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Shining Fates Shiny Vault
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #SV038 / 122
- Rarity
- Shiny Rare
- Illustrator
- kirisAki
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2021/02/19
Rotom attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rotom #SV038 — the playability layer behind the price.
Roto Choice
When you play this Pokémon from your hand onto your Bench during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Item cards that have the word "Rotom" in their name, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
Thunder Shock
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Roto Choice
- Attacks
- 1
Rotom price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rotom #SV038.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($6.74).
At $6.74 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$6.74 gives Rotom real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Rotom at a trend of €3.37, an average sold price of €3.13 and a near-mint floor of €2.00.
Rotom price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €3.49 against a 30-day average of €3.29 (+6.1%).
Single-day average: €5.24; Cardmarket trend price €3.37.
Rotom has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $6.70 to $6.74; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Rotom?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Rotom at $6.74 nets roughly $5.55 on eBay, $5.58 on TCGplayer, $6.05 via Cardmarket, $5.71 on Whatnot or $6.74 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.19.
As a shiny rare card, Rotom 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 Rotom #SV038.
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 Rotom?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rotom #SV038 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Rotom #SV038.
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 $6.74 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 $52.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.1% 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.
Rotom within Shining Fates Shiny Vault
Within Shining Fates Shiny Vault it is the #19 most valuable of 30 tracked cards; the set median is $8.13.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 40%.
The set's top card is Charizard VMAX (#SV107), valued at $111.04.
What makes Rotom valuable
- Its Lightning typing means Rotom has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by kirisAki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Shiny Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- With steady supply, Rotom is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Rotom is a contemporary card (2021), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Buying & selling Rotom
- Shining Fates Shiny Vault was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.49 and €3.29) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Rotom has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Rotom can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Shiny Rare cards; a clean copy of Rotom can realise well above the $3.97 low end.
Rotom value questions
What is the value of Rotom?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $6.74 (low $3.97, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.37.
Is Rotom a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+6.1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Rotom?
Rotom is a Shiny Rare card from Shining Fates Shiny Vault (Sword & Shield series, 2021). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Rotom are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.74). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Rotom sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.74. 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 Rotom?
Four factors dominate: the Shiny Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by kirisAki also matters to collector demand.
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