UncommonTrainer

Pokémon Retriever #84

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Pokémon Retriever #84 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $45.00, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value

$45.00

Cardmarket (EUR)

€0.93

Print variants

7d trend

▼ 48.1%

Buy on TCGplayer from $0.72 eBay Cardmarket eBay sold prices

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Pokémon Retriever #84 today, you'd net about

$45.00after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $45.00Cardmarket $42.40Whatnot $39.80TCGplayer $38.96eBay $38.74

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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.

Sell or hold?▼ 48.1%

Cooling off ▼

Pokémon Retriever #84 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Pokémon Retriever at a glance

Recent averages: €0.82 (7d), €1.58 (30d).
Cardmarket values it at €0.93 (EUR).
Rarity: Uncommon.
Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
Current TCGplayer market value $45.00 (Reverse Holofoil).

Market prices

Pokémon Retriever price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pokémon Retriever #84.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop

$45.00

TCGplayer market

Low: $30.50
Mid: $39.39
High: —

Normal

$1.82

TCGplayer market

Low: $0.72
Mid: $1.63
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€0.93

Avg sold

€0.76

Lowest NM

€0.15

7-day avg

€0.82

30-day avg

€1.58

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Asking price

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Live market value$45.00

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Overview

About Pokémon Retriever #84

Pokémon Retriever is the #84 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. As a Trainer card (Rocket's Secret Machine), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.

Artwork is by Katsura Tabata; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $45.00, spanning $30.50–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set: Team Rocket Returns
Series: EX
Number: #84 / 109
Rarity: Uncommon
Illustrator: Katsura Tabata
Subtype: Rocket's Secret Machine
Released: 2004/11/01

Card text

Pokémon Retriever attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Pokémon Retriever #84 — the playability layer behind the price.

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Battle stats

Retreat cost: —
Attacks: —

Market analysis

Pokémon Retriever price analysis

What drives the current market value of Pokémon Retriever #84.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($45.00), Normal ($1.82).

A $45.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

Cardmarket values Pokémon Retriever at a trend of €0.93, an average sold price of €0.76 and a near-mint floor of €0.15.

Price trend

Pokémon Retriever price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $45.00▲ 0% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $45.00

The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.82, 48.1% below the 30-day average of €1.58.

Single-day average: €0.51; Cardmarket trend price €0.93.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $45.00–$45.00. The most recent snapshot of $45.00 sits 100% up that range.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.51

7-day avg€0.82

30-day avg€1.58

Trend price€0.93

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:→ — (0.0%)

All-time high

$45.00

October 15, 2026

All-time low

$45.00

October 15, 2026

Off all-time high

-0%

11 days since high

Since first snapshot

0.0%

October 15, 2026

Max drawdown

-0%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$45.00

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

100%

low $45.00high $45.00

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Pokémon Retriever?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Pokémon Retriever at $45.00 nets roughly $38.74 on eBay, $38.96 on TCGplayer, $42.40 via Cardmarket, $39.80 on Whatnot or $45.00 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.26.

With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.

Your sale

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pokémon Retriever #84.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

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Best net payout$45.00

Spread across platforms$6.26

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$6.26	13.9%	$38.74	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$6.04	13.4%	$38.96	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$2.60	5.8%	$42.40	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$45.00	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$5.21	11.6%	$39.80	Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Pokémon Retriever?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pokémon Retriever #84 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Pokémon Retriever #84.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Worth grading

At $45.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $57.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $90.98 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.59 (14.8% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$39.15

Net as PSA 9

$30.47

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

$97.03

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$90.98

Expected value

$51.74

Expected profit

$12.59

14.8% ROI

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.

Set context

Pokémon Retriever within Team Rocket Returns

Pokémon Retriever ranks #87 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.

It sits in the top 19% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.

Rank in set

#87

of 106 tracked

Set median

$79.82

Rarity

Uncommon

Series

Full Team Rocket Returns report →

Value drivers

What makes Pokémon Retriever valuable

At Uncommon rarity, Pokémon Retriever is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Pokémon Retriever comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Artwork by Katsura Tabata is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
A $45.00 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Pokémon Retriever

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 Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Pokémon Retriever can realise well above the $30.50 low end.
For Pokémon Retriever, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Bulk lots of Pokémon Retriever can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Because it is a Trainer card, Pokémon Retriever has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.

FAQ

Pokémon Retriever value questions

What is Pokémon Retriever #84 worth?

Pokémon Retriever trades near $45.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $30.50–—; Cardmarket shows €0.93.

Should I buy Pokémon Retriever?

As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-48.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

Is Pokémon Retriever rare?

Pokémon Retriever 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.

Does Pokémon Retriever have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($45.00), Normal ($1.82). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Pokémon Retriever?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Pokémon Retriever cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Katsura Tabata also matters to collector demand.

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