Dark Golbat #34
Dark Golbat #34 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $70.33, 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 Dark Golbat #34 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Dark Golbat at a glance
- Uncommon rarity.
- Live market value $70.33 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €3.35.
- Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
- Short-term trend 9.5% (7d vs 30d).
Dark Golbat price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Golbat #34.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $70.90
- Mid
- $144.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.23
- Mid
- $5.30
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dark Golbat #34
Dark Golbat is the #34 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. The card carries 70 HP and Grass/Darkness typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $70.33, with listings from $70.90 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #34 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass / Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Zubat
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Golbat attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Golbat #34 — the playability layer behind the price.
Night Ambush
Does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. Dark Golbat can't attack during your next turn. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Dark Golbat price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Golbat #34.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($70.33), Normal ($5.05) — 2 versions in total.
A $70.33 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $70.33 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.35, with an average sold price of €3.92 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.00.
Dark Golbat price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.79 over 7 days versus €3.46 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+9.5%).
Single-day average: €8.00; Cardmarket trend price €3.35.
Dark Golbat has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $70.33 to $70.33; 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 Dark Golbat?
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Selling Dark Golbat at $70.33 nets roughly $60.71 on eBay, $61.06 on TCGplayer, $66.46 via Cardmarket, $62.36 on Whatnot or $70.33 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $9.62.
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
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Should you grade Dark Golbat?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Golbat #34 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $70.33 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $143.56 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $21.18. You need a graded sale of $116.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $54.72 (49.6% 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 Golbat within Team Rocket Returns
Dark Golbat ranks #64 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.
It sits in the top 41% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Golbat valuable
- At Uncommon rarity, Dark Golbat is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Dark Golbat comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Priced at $70.33 with thin supply, Dark Golbat sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Dark Golbat is a Grass/Darkness card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Dark Golbat
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dark Golbat has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Dark Golbat, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $70.33 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Dark Golbat can realise well above the $70.90 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.79 and €3.46) to time entries and exits.
Dark Golbat value questions
How much is Dark Golbat worth?
Dark Golbat trades near $70.33 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $70.90–—; Cardmarket shows €3.35.
Will Dark Golbat hold its value?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending up in the short term (9.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Dark Golbat?
Dark Golbat 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 Golbat are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($70.33), Normal ($5.05). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Dark Golbat sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $70.33. 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 Golbat?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass/Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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