Rotom #20
Rotom #20 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $28.50, 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.
Demand for Rotom #20 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Rotom at a glance
- Recent averages: €0.88 (7d), €0.83 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Live market value $28.50 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.82.
- From Undaunted (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
Rotom price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rotom #20.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $24.99
- Mid
- $28.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $9.99
- Mid
- $12.69
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Rotom #20
Undaunted placed Rotom at #20; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2010 within the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. A Lightning-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
MAHOU illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $28.50, with listings from $24.99 to —.
“Research continues on this Pokémon, which could be the power source of a unique motor.”
Printed flavour text on the Undaunted #20 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Undaunted
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #20 / 90
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- MAHOU
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #479
- Released
- 2010/08/18
Rotom attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rotom #20 — the playability layer behind the price.
Mischievous Trick
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may switch 1 of your face-down Prize cards with the top card of your deck. This power can’t be used if Rotom is affected by a Special Condition.
Plasma Arrow
Choose 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage for each Energy attached to that Pokémon. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness or Resistance.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness ×2
- Resistance
- Colorless -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Mischievous Trick
- Attacks
- 1
Rotom price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rotom #20.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($28.50), Normal ($11.82).
A $28.50 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $28.50, Rotom draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.82, with an average sold price of €0.80 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Rotom price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €0.88, 6.0% above the 30-day average of €0.83.
Latest daily average €0.45 against a trend price of €0.82.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Rotom, with a recorded low of $28.50 and high of $28.50; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Rotom?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $28.50 market translates to a net of about $24.42 (eBay), $24.57 (TCGplayer), $26.73 (Cardmarket), $25.09 (Whatnot) or $28.50 (direct). That $4.08 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Should you grade Rotom?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rotom #20 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 $28.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $21.98 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $74.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-6.6% 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.
Rotom within Undaunted
Rotom ranks #32 of 72 tracked Undaunted cards by market value, against a set median of $21.96.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 57%.
The set's top card is Umbreon (#86), valued at $680.21.
What makes Rotom valuable
- Priced at $28.50 with steady supply, Rotom sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Rotom is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by MAHOU is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Lightning typing means Rotom has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era cards like Rotom (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Rotom
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Rotom can realise well above the $24.99 low end.
- Undaunted was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.88 and €0.83) to time entries and exits.
- For Rotom, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Rotom has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Rotom value questions
What is the value of Rotom?
The current TCGplayer market value is $28.50 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $24.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.82.
Will Rotom hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Rotom?
Rotom is a Rare card from Undaunted (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Rotom have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($28.50), Normal ($11.82). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Rotom?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $28.50. 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 Rotom?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by MAHOU also matters to collector demand.
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