Slowpoke #45
From Team Magma vs Team Aqua, Slowpoke (#45) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $83.66 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Slowpoke #45 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Slowpoke at a glance
- 7-day average €2.36; 30-day average €2.42.
- Trades around $83.66 on TCGplayer.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.57.
- Set: Team Magma vs Team Aqua (EX, 2004).
- Rarity tier — Common.
Slowpoke price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowpoke #45.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $62.50
- Mid
- $62.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $9.57
- Mid
- $14.11
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slowpoke #45
Slowpoke is the #45 of 95 card in Team Magma vs Team Aqua, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. A Psychic-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $83.66 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $62.50 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Magma vs Team Aqua
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #45 / 95
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/03/01
Slowpoke attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowpoke #45 — the playability layer behind the price.
Amnesia
Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.
Tail Strike
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Slowpoke price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowpoke #45.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $83.66, Normal at $14.85.
At $83.66, Slowpoke draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $83.66 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Slowpoke trends at €2.57 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.35, lowest NM €0.19).
Slowpoke price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.36 over 7 days versus €2.42 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (-2.5%).
Single-day average: €2.95; Cardmarket trend price €2.57.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $83.66–$83.66. The most recent snapshot of $83.66 sits 100% up that range.
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 · 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 Slowpoke?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $83.66 market translates to a net of about $72.28 (eBay), $72.69 (TCGplayer), $79.13 (Cardmarket), $74.24 (Whatnot) or $83.66 (direct). That $11.38 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke #45.
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 Slowpoke?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slowpoke #45 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 $83.66 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $178.36 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $32.79. You need a graded sale of $129.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $71.54 (57.9% 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.
Slowpoke within Team Magma vs Team Aqua
Within Team Magma vs Team Aqua it is the #16 most valuable of 95 tracked cards; the set median is $23.49.
That is 256% above the middle of the set — a top-84% position.
The set's top card is Suicune ex (#94), valued at $763.00.
What makes Slowpoke valuable
- Classic-era cards like Slowpoke (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At $83.66 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Slowpoke is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Common rarity, Slowpoke is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Slowpoke
- 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 $83.66 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $83.66 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Slowpoke has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.36 and €2.42) to time entries and exits.
Slowpoke value questions
How much is Slowpoke worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $83.66 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $62.50 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.57.
Should I buy Slowpoke?
Short-term momentum is steady (-2.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Slowpoke?
Slowpoke 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.
Which versions of Slowpoke are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($83.66), Normal ($14.85). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Slowpoke sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $83.66. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Slowpoke cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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