Dark Vaporeon #45
📉 Dip AlertDark Vaporeon is card #45 from Team Rocket, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $7.13 for its Unlimited printing.
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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 Dark Vaporeon #45 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Dark Vaporeon at a glance
- Short-term trend 4.1% (7d vs 30d).
- Team Rocket, Base series, 2000.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Cardmarket values it at €5.40 (EUR).
- Live market value $7.13 for the Unlimited print.
Dark Vaporeon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Vaporeon #45.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.20
- Mid
- $6.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Dark Vaporeon a good deal?
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About Dark Vaporeon #45
Team Rocket placed Dark Vaporeon at #45; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2000 within the Base series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $7.13 for the Unlimited printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.20 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #45 / 82
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Eevee
- Released
- 2000/04/24
Dark Vaporeon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Vaporeon #45 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bite
Whirlpool
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Vaporeon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Vaporeon #45.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Unlimited ($7.13) — 1 version in total.
At $7.13 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$7.13 gives Dark Vaporeon real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Dark Vaporeon at a trend of €5.40, an average sold price of €5.96 and a near-mint floor of €0.40.
Dark Vaporeon price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €6.54, 4.1% above the 30-day average of €6.28.
Single-day average: €5.50; Cardmarket trend price €5.40.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $7.12–$27.98. The most recent snapshot of $7.13 sits 0% up that range, 74.5% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 31.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 74.6% 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 Dark Vaporeon?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $7.13 market translates to a net of about $5.89 (eBay), $5.92 (TCGplayer), $6.42 (Cardmarket), $6.05 (Whatnot) or $7.13 (direct). That $1.24 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Dark Vaporeon 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 Dark Vaporeon #45.
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 Dark Vaporeon?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Vaporeon #45 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 $7.13 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.10 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.9% 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.
Dark Vaporeon within Team Rocket
By market value Dark Vaporeon sits at #39 of 40 in Team Rocket (set median $39.49).
That is 82% below the middle of the set — a top-5% position.
The set's top card is Dark Dragonite (#5), valued at $531.53.
What makes Dark Vaporeon valuable
- Dark Vaporeon is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- As a 2000 vintage card, Dark Vaporeon benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Dark Vaporeon is a Water card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Dark Vaporeon
- For Dark Vaporeon, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Unlimited prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $7.13 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Dark Vaporeon can realise well above the $3.20 low end.
- Team Rocket was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.13 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Dark Vaporeon value questions
What is the value of Dark Vaporeon?
Dark Vaporeon trades near $7.13 on TCGplayer (Unlimited), ranging $3.20–—; Cardmarket shows €5.40.
Should I buy Dark Vaporeon?
The card is rising on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Dark Vaporeon rare?
Dark Vaporeon is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Dark Vaporeon are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($7.13). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dark Vaporeon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.13. 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 Dark Vaporeon?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
Other Dark Vaporeon cards
Dark Vaporeon appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
