Dark Flaaffy #33
📉 Dip AlertDark Flaaffy is card #33 from Team Rocket Returns, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $94.99 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.
Dark Flaaffy #33 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dark Flaaffy at a glance
- Live market value $94.99 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
- Cardmarket trend price €3.94.
- Short-term trend -24.5% (7d vs 30d).
Dark Flaaffy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Flaaffy #33.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $826.64
- Mid
- $829.12
- High
- —
- Low
- $7.00
- Mid
- $11.24
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dark Flaaffy #33
Printed as #33 in Team Rocket Returns, Dark Flaaffy belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. A Lightning/Darkness-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and currently trades at $94.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $826.64 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #33 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning / Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Mareep
- Pokédex
- #180
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Flaaffy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Flaaffy #33 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Slash
If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. Dark Flaaffy can't use Thunder Slash during your next turn.
Headbutt
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Flaaffy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Flaaffy #33.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($94.99), Normal ($10.83).
A $94.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $94.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Dark Flaaffy trends at €3.94 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.94, lowest NM €0.99).
Dark Flaaffy price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €3.23, 24.5% below the 30-day average of €4.28.
Single-day average: €4.48; Cardmarket trend price €3.94.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Dark Flaaffy, with a recorded low of $94.99 and high of $94.99; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 Dark Flaaffy?
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The $94.99 market translates to a net of about $82.10 (eBay), $82.58 (TCGplayer), $89.89 (Cardmarket), $84.34 (Whatnot) or $94.99 (direct). That $12.89 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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Your sale
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Should you grade Dark Flaaffy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Flaaffy #33 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 $94.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $207.93 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $42.64. You need a graded sale of $140.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $85.83 (63.6% 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.
Dark Flaaffy within Team Rocket Returns
Dark Flaaffy ranks #44 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 59%.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Flaaffy valuable
- Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Dark Flaaffy comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its Lightning/Darkness typing means Dark Flaaffy has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Priced at $94.99 with thin supply, Dark Flaaffy sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- At Uncommon rarity, Dark Flaaffy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Dark Flaaffy
- Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Dark Flaaffy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Dark Flaaffy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.23 and €4.28) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $94.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Dark Flaaffy value questions
What is Dark Flaaffy #33 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $94.99 (low $826.64, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.94.
Is Dark Flaaffy a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-24.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Dark Flaaffy rare?
Dark Flaaffy is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Dark Flaaffy are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($94.99), Normal ($10.83). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Dark Flaaffy sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $94.99. 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 Dark Flaaffy?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning/Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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