Slugma #77
📉 Dip AlertAs card #77 in Team Rocket Returns, Slugma is a Common Pokémon card worth about $65.00 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.
Slugma #77 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Slugma at a glance
- Recent averages: €0.30 (7d), €0.38 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $65.00 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
- Cardmarket trend price €0.21.
- Common rarity.
Slugma price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slugma #77.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $33.60
- Mid
- $76.69
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $0.54
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slugma #77
Slugma is the #77 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. The card carries 50 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $65.00, with listings from $33.60 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #77 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #218
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Slugma attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slugma #77 — the playability layer behind the price.
Singe
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Heat Tackle
Slugma does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Slugma price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slugma #77.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $65.00, Normal at $0.54.
At $65.00, Slugma draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $65.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Slugma at a trend of €0.21, an average sold price of €0.26 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Slugma price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.30 over 7 days versus €0.38 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-21.1%).
Single-day average: €0.35; Cardmarket trend price €0.21.
Slugma has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $65.00 to $65.00; 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
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The $65.00 market translates to a net of about $56.09 (eBay), $56.41 (TCGplayer), $61.40 (Cardmarket), $57.62 (Whatnot) or $65.00 (direct). That $8.91 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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Should you grade Slugma?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slugma #77 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 $65.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $129.65 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $16.55. You need a graded sale of $110.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $48.00 (45.7% 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.
Slugma within Team Rocket Returns
Within Team Rocket Returns it is the #73 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $79.82.
It sits in the top 32% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Slugma valuable
- Classic-era cards like Slugma (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Slugma is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At $65.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Kouki Saitou artwork gives Slugma appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Slugma
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $65.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Slugma can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- 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 Common cards; a clean copy of Slugma can realise well above the $33.60 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Slugma has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Slugma value questions
How much is Slugma worth?
Slugma trades near $65.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $33.60–—; Cardmarket shows €0.21.
Should I buy Slugma?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Slugma?
Slugma is a Common 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 Slugma have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($65.00), Normal ($0.54). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Slugma?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $65.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Slugma's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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