Qwilfish #27
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #27 in Team Rocket Returns, Qwilfish is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $70.88 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.
Demand for Qwilfish #27 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Qwilfish at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €2.36.
- Recent averages: €2.47 (7d), €2.11 (30d).
- From Team Rocket Returns (EX), released 2004.
- Live market value $70.88 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rare rarity.
Qwilfish price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Qwilfish #27.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $41.98
- Mid
- $57.49
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.18
- Mid
- $1.97
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Qwilfish #27
Printed as #27 in Team Rocket Returns, Qwilfish belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. A Water-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Aya Kusube; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $70.88, spanning $41.98–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #27 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Qwilfish attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Qwilfish #27 — the playability layer behind the price.
Spiny
If Qwilfish is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Qwilfish is Knocked Out), flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, put 1 damage counter on the Attacking Pokémon.
Stun Poison
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Spiny
- Attacks
- 1
Qwilfish price analysis
What drives the current market value of Qwilfish #27.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($70.88), Normal ($1.90) — 2 versions in total.
A $70.88 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $70.88, Qwilfish draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.36, with an average sold price of €2.29 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.70.
Qwilfish price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €2.47, 17.1% above the 30-day average of €2.11.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.36.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $70.88–$70.88. The most recent snapshot of $70.88 sits 100% up that range.
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 Qwilfish?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $70.88 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $61.19 via eBay's default tier, $61.54 on TCGplayer, $66.99 on Cardmarket, $62.85 on Whatnot and $70.88 selling directly — a $9.69 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Qwilfish #27.
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 Qwilfish?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Qwilfish #27 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Qwilfish #27.
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 $70.88 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $144.99 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $21.66. You need a graded sale of $116.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $55.41 (50.0% 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.
Qwilfish within Team Rocket Returns
Qwilfish ranks #63 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 42%.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Qwilfish valuable
- Qwilfish is a Water card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Priced at $70.88 with thin supply, Qwilfish sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Aya Kusube illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Qwilfish comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Qwilfish is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Qwilfish
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $70.88 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Qwilfish, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $70.88 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Qwilfish can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Qwilfish value questions
What is the value of Qwilfish?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $70.88 (low $41.98, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.36.
Will Qwilfish hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Qwilfish?
Qwilfish 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 Qwilfish are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($70.88), Normal ($1.90). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Qwilfish?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $70.88. 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 Qwilfish?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
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