Slowbro Pokémon card #38
UncommonPokémon
Undaunted·HeartGold & SoulSilver series·#38

Slowbro #38

From Undaunted, Slowbro (#38) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $48.91 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$48.91
Cardmarket (EUR)
€0.02
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 7.6%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Slowbro #38 today, you'd net about
$48.91after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $48.91Cardmarket $46.11Whatnot $43.28TCGplayer $42.37eBay $42.13

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?▼ 7.6%
Cooling off ▼

Slowbro #38 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Slowbro at a glance

  • Cardmarket values it at €0.02 (EUR).
  • Recent averages: €2.31 (7d), €2.50 (30d).
  • Current TCGplayer market value $48.91 (Reverse Holofoil).
  • From Undaunted (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
  • Rarity: Uncommon.
Market prices

Slowbro price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowbro #38.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$48.91
TCGplayer market
Low
$38.12
Mid
$86.99
High
—
Normal
$17.20
TCGplayer market
Low
$6.50
Mid
$16.39
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€0.02
Avg sold
€1.66
Lowest NM
€0.02
7-day avg
€2.31
30-day avg
€2.50

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Slowbro #38

Undaunted placed Slowbro at #38; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2010 within the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. A Water-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $48.91, with listings from $38.12 to —.

Card lore
“Naturally dull to begin with, it lost its ability to feel pain due to Shellder’s seeping poison.”

Printed flavour text on the Undaunted #38 card.

Card facts

Set
Undaunted
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number
#38 / 90
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
HP
90
Type
Water
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Slowpoke
Pokédex
#80
Released
2010/08/18
Card text

Slowbro attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowbro #38 — the playability layer behind the price.

Colorless

Full-Belly Refresh

Remove all Special Conditions and 3 damage counters from Slowbro.

PsychicColorlessColorless

Startling Trip

50

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused. If tails, Slowbro is now Confused.

Battle stats

Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Slowbro price analysis

What drives the current market value of Slowbro #38.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($48.91), Normal ($17.20) — 2 versions in total.

At $48.91, Slowbro draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

At $48.91, Slowbro draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

Cardmarket values Slowbro at a trend of €0.02, an average sold price of €1.66 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.

Price trend

Slowbro price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $37.92▲ 29% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $48.91

Recent sales average €2.31 over 7 days versus €2.50 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-7.6%).

Latest daily average €9.50 against a trend price of €0.02.

Slowbro has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $37.92 to $49.19; the latest value sits at 98% of that recorded range and 0.6% below the high set October 21, 2026.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 7.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.6%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€9.50
7-day avg€2.31
30-day avg€2.50
Trend price€0.02

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.28 (-0.6%)
All-time high
$49.19
All-time low
$37.92
Off all-time high
-0.6%
5 days since high
Since first snapshot
+29.0%
Max drawdown
-0.6%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
7.4%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$48.91
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
98%
low $37.92high $49.19

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Slowbro?

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

On a $48.91 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $42.13 via eBay's default tier, $42.37 on TCGplayer, $46.11 on Cardmarket, $43.28 on Whatnot and $48.91 selling directly — a $6.78 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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Slowbro #38.

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Best net payout$48.91
Spread across platforms$6.78
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$6.7813.9%$42.13Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$6.5413.4%$42.37Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.805.7%$46.11Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$48.91Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$5.6311.5%$43.28Sell 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 Slowbro?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slowbro #38 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Slowbro #38.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Worth grading

At $48.91 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $66.39 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $94.89 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $16.64 (18.7% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$42.55
Net as PSA 9
$36.59
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$108.94
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$94.89
Expected value
$59.19
Expected profit
$16.64
18.7% 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

Slowbro within Undaunted

Within Undaunted it is the #19 most valuable of 72 tracked cards; the set median is $21.96.

That is 123% above the middle of the set — a top-75% position.

The set's top card is Umbreon (#86), valued at $680.21.

Rank in set
#19
of 72 tracked
Set median
$21.96
Rarity
Uncommon
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Full Undaunted report →
Value drivers

What makes Slowbro valuable

  • Slowbro is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
  • Its Water typing means Slowbro has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • Priced at $48.91 with steady supply, Slowbro sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • Slowbro comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Slowbro

  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Slowbro can realise well above the $38.12 low end.
  • Bulk lots of Slowbro can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Slowbro has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Undaunted was released in 2010; 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 $48.91 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Slowbro value questions

How much is Slowbro worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $48.91 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $38.12 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.02.

Is Slowbro a good investment?

Short-term momentum is softening (-7.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

What rarity is Slowbro?

Slowbro is a Uncommon 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 Slowbro have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($48.91), Normal ($17.20). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Slowbro sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $48.91. 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 Slowbro?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.

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