Kingdra #12
📉 Dip AlertKingdra #12 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $75.42, 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.
Kingdra #12 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Kingdra at a glance
- Short-term trend -30.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €15.80.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $75.42 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
Kingdra price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Kingdra #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $399.99
- Mid
- $499.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $47.99
- Mid
- $99.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $27.59
- Mid
- $65.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Kingdra #12
Kingdra is the #12 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. A Water-type (120 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $75.42, spanning $399.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #12 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Seadra
- Pokédex
- #230
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Kingdra attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Kingdra #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dragon Veil
As long as Kingdra is in play, each of your Active Pokémon has no Weakness.
Hyper Whirlpool
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Aqua Sonic
This attack's damage is not affected by Resistance.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Dragon Veil
- Attacks
- 2
Kingdra price analysis
What drives the current market value of Kingdra #12.
There are 3 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $75.42, Holofoil at $70.00, Normal at $5.00.
A $75.42 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $75.42, Kingdra draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Kingdra trends at €15.80 on Cardmarket (avg sold €25.40, lowest NM €5.50).
Kingdra price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €11.87 against a 30-day average of €17.10 (-30.6%).
Latest daily average €14.99 against a trend price of €15.80.
Kingdra has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $75.42 to $75.42; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the 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 · 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 Kingdra?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $75.42 market translates to a net of about $65.13 (eBay), $65.50 (TCGplayer), $71.30 (Cardmarket), $66.90 (Whatnot) or $75.42 (direct). That $10.29 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Kingdra 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 Kingdra #12.
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 Kingdra?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Kingdra #12 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 $75.42 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $156.84 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $25.61. You need a graded sale of $121.40 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $61.14 (53.0% 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.
Kingdra within Team Rocket Returns
Kingdra ranks #57 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.
It sits in the top 47% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Kingdra valuable
- Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Kingdra comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- At $75.42 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Kingdra is a Water card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Kingdra
- Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Kingdra can realise well above the $399.99 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $75.42 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Kingdra can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Kingdra, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Kingdra value questions
What is Kingdra #12 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $75.42 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $399.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €15.80.
Should I buy Kingdra?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-30.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Kingdra?
Kingdra 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 Kingdra are there?
TCGplayer tracks 3 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($75.42), Holofoil ($70.00), Normal ($5.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Kingdra?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $75.42. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Kingdra's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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