Persian #42
Persian is card #42 from Skyridge, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $129.99 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.
Persian #42 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Persian at a glance
- Trades around $129.99 on TCGplayer.
- Recent averages: €4.18 (7d), €4.59 (30d).
- Uncommon rarity.
- Set: Skyridge (E-Card, 2003).
- Cardmarket values it at €4.42 (EUR).
Persian price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Persian #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $99.99
- Mid
- $139.28
- High
- —
- Low
- $17.00
- Mid
- $24.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Persian #42
Skyridge placed Persian at #42; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the E-Card series. It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $129.99, with listings from $99.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #42 / 144
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Meowth
- Pokédex
- #53
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Persian attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Persian #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Surprise Slash
Flip a coin. If heads look at your opponent's hand. If he or she has any Trainer cards there, choose 1 of them. Your opponent shuffles that card into his or her deck.
Lunge
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Persian price analysis
What drives the current market value of Persian #42.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $129.99, Normal at $22.30.
As a $129.99 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
As a $129.99 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €4.42, with an average sold price of €4.36 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.00.
Persian price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €4.18, 8.9% below the 30-day average of €4.59.
Latest daily average €3.99 against a trend price of €4.42.
Persian has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $129.99 to $129.99; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Persian?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $129.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $112.47 via eBay's default tier, $113.12 on TCGplayer, $123.14 on Cardmarket, $115.52 on Whatnot and $129.99 selling directly — a $17.52 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 Persian #42.
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 Persian?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Persian #42 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 $129.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $355.83 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $95.71. You need a graded sale of $175.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $159.39 (93.8% 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.
Persian within Skyridge
Within Skyridge it is the #65 most valuable of 170 tracked cards; the set median is $88.24.
It sits in the top 62% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Persian valuable
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At $129.99 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Persian is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Persian is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era cards like Persian (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Persian
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.18 and €4.59) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $129.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Persian can realise well above the $99.99 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $129.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Persian has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Persian value questions
How much is Persian worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $129.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $99.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.42.
Should I buy Persian?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-8.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Persian rare?
Persian is a Uncommon card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Persian are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($129.99), Normal ($22.30). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Persian?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $129.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Persian cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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