Delibird #21
As card #21 in Team Rocket Returns, Delibird is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $149.00 ungraded.
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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.
Delibird #21 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Delibird at a glance
- 7-day average €9.21; 30-day average €9.45.
- Rare rarity.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
- Cardmarket trend price €8.71.
- Current TCGplayer market value $149.00 (Reverse Holofoil).
Delibird price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Delibird #21.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $399.99
- Mid
- $794.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $17.38
- Mid
- $29.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Delibird #21
Delibird is the #21 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 Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Yuka Morii; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $149.00, spanning $399.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #21 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Yuka Morii
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #225
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Delibird attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Delibird #21 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gift Exchange
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Delibird is your Active Pokémon, you may shuffle 1 card from your hand into your deck. Then, draw a card. This power can't be used if Delibird is affected by a Special Condition.
Souvenir
Flip 3 coins. If 1 of them is heads, put 4 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon. If 2 of them are heads, remove 1 damage counter from the Defending Pokémon. If all of them are heads, put 10 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon. If all of them are tails, remove all damage counters from the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Gift Exchange
- Attacks
- 1
Delibird price analysis
What drives the current market value of Delibird #21.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($149.00), Normal ($18.21).
$149.00 places Delibird in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
At $149.00 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket values Delibird at a trend of €8.71, an average sold price of €9.41 and a near-mint floor of €3.90.
Delibird price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €9.21, 2.5% below the 30-day average of €9.45.
Single-day average: €9.00; Cardmarket trend price €8.71.
Delibird has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $149.00 to $149.00; 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 · 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 Delibird?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $149.00 market translates to a net of about $128.96 (eBay), $129.70 (TCGplayer), $141.20 (Cardmarket), $132.46 (Whatnot) or $149.00 (direct). That $20.04 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Delibird 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 Delibird #21.
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 Delibird?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Delibird #21 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Delibird #21.
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 $149.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $413.71 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $115.56. You need a graded sale of $194.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $187.67 (99.3% 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.
Delibird within Team Rocket Returns
Within Team Rocket Returns it is the #33 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $79.82.
That is 87% above the middle of the set — a top-70% position.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Delibird valuable
- At $149.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era cards like Delibird (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Delibird is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Yuka Morii illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Delibird is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Delibird
- For Delibird, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Delibird can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Delibird has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $149.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Delibird value questions
What is Delibird #21 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $149.00 (low $399.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €8.71.
Will Delibird hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Delibird?
Delibird 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.
Which versions of Delibird are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($149.00), Normal ($18.21). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Delibird?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $149.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Delibird's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Yuka Morii also matters to collector demand.
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