Dark Hypno #6
🔥 Hot MoveDark Hypno is card #6 from Team Rocket Returns, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $121.66 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.
Demand for Dark Hypno #6 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Dark Hypno at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket trend price €50.78.
- Short-term trend 71.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
- Current TCGplayer market value $121.66 (Reverse Holofoil).
Dark Hypno price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Hypno #6.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $457.92
- Mid
- $481.94
- High
- —
- Low
- $44.00
- Mid
- $68.48
- High
- —
- Low
- $43.16
- Mid
- $510.07
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Dark Hypno a good deal?
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About Dark Hypno #6
Dark Hypno is the #6 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. A Psychic/Darkness-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $121.66, with listings from $457.92 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #6 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Psychic / Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Drowzee
- Pokédex
- #97
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Hypno attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Hypno #6 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dark Link
Flip a coin. If heads, choose an attack on 1 of your Pokémon in play that has Dark in its name (excluding this one). Dark Link copies that attack except for its Energy cost. (You must still do anything else required for that attack.) (No matter what type that Pokémon is, Dark Hypno's type is still PsychicDarkness.) Dark Hypno performs that attack."
Black Magic
Does 20 damage times the number of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Hypno price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Hypno #6.
TCGplayer tracks 3 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($121.66), Holofoil ($75.24), Normal ($56.32).
At $121.66 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $121.66 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €50.78, with an average sold price of €59.99 and a lowest near-mint ask of €9.98.
Dark Hypno price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €57.75 against a 30-day average of €33.70 (+71.4%).
Single-day average: €15.00; Cardmarket trend price €50.78.
Dark Hypno has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $121.66 to $121.66; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 Hypno?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $121.66 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $105.24 via eBay's default tier, $105.85 on TCGplayer, $115.23 on Cardmarket, $108.10 on Whatnot and $121.66 selling directly — a $16.42 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Dark Hypno 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 Dark Hypno #6.
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 Dark Hypno?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Hypno #6 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Dark Hypno #6.
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 $121.66 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $330.46 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $87.02. You need a graded sale of $167.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $147.00 (90.9% 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.
Dark Hypno within Team Rocket Returns
Dark Hypno ranks #36 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.
It sits in the top 67% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Hypno valuable
- Dark Hypno comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Dark Hypno is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $121.66 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Dark Hypno is a Psychic/Darkness card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Kouki Saitou is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Dark Hypno
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $121.66 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $121.66 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dark Hypno has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Dark Hypno can realise well above the $457.92 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€57.75 and €33.70) to time entries and exits.
Dark Hypno value questions
How much is Dark Hypno worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $121.66 (low $457.92, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €50.78.
Is Dark Hypno a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Dark Hypno?
Dark Hypno is a Rare 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.
What print variants exist for Dark Hypno?
TCGplayer tracks 3 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($121.66), Holofoil ($75.24), Normal ($56.32). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Dark Hypno?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $121.66. 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 Hypno?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic/Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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