Cubone #40
📉 Dip AlertCubone is card #40 from Team Magma vs Team Aqua, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $20.90 for its Normal 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.
Demand for Cubone #40 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Cubone at a glance
- From Team Magma vs Team Aqua (EX), released 2004.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Recent averages: €4.22 (7d), €3.95 (30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €4.62.
- Live market value $20.90 for the Normal print.
Cubone price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Cubone #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $20.05
- Mid
- $26.73
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Cubone #40
Cubone is the #40 of 95 card in Team Magma vs Team Aqua, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $20.90 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $20.05 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #40 / 95
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/03/01
Cubone attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Cubone #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bone Attack
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Cubone price analysis
What drives the current market value of Cubone #40.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $20.90.
At $20.90, Cubone draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $20.90 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €4.62, with an average sold price of €5.36 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Cubone price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €4.22, 6.8% above the 30-day average of €3.95.
Latest daily average €1.90 against a trend price of €4.62.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $20.90–$124.99. The most recent snapshot of $20.90 sits 0% up that range, 83.3% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 35.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 83.3%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Cubone?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $20.90 market translates to a net of about $17.83 (eBay), $17.94 (TCGplayer), $19.51 (Cardmarket), $18.32 (Whatnot) or $20.90 (direct). That $3.07 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Cubone 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 Cubone #40.
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 Cubone?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Cubone #40 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 $20.90 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $5.46 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-20.3% 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.
Cubone within Team Magma vs Team Aqua
Within Team Magma vs Team Aqua it is the #53 most valuable of 95 tracked cards; the set median is $23.49.
It sits in the top 45% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Suicune ex (#94), valued at $763.00.
What makes Cubone valuable
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At Common rarity, Cubone is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Cubone is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $20.90 with steady supply, Cubone sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Cubone
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Cubone has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $20.90 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Cubone, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Cubone can realise well above the $20.05 low end.
Cubone value questions
How much is Cubone worth?
Cubone trades near $20.90 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $20.05–—; Cardmarket shows €4.62.
Will Cubone hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (6.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Cubone rare?
Cubone is a Common card from Team Magma vs Team Aqua (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Cubone have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($20.90). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Cubone sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.90. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Cubone's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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