Vespiquen #23
📉 Dip AlertVespiquen #23 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $6.97, 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.
Vespiquen #23 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Vespiquen at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Undaunted, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.59.
- Recent averages: €0.59 (7d), €0.57 (30d).
- Live market value $6.97 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Vespiquen price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Vespiquen #23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.35
- Mid
- $6.97
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.49
- Mid
- $0.68
- 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 Vespiquen #23
Printed as #23 in Undaunted, Vespiquen belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Artwork is by Naoyo Kimura; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $6.97, spanning $2.35–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“It raises grubs in the holes in its body. It secretes pheromones to control Combee.”
Printed flavour text on the Undaunted #23 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Undaunted
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #23 / 90
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Combee
- Pokédex
- #416
- Released
- 2010/08/18
Vespiquen attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Vespiquen #23 — the playability layer behind the price.
Defense Sign
Prevent all damage done to your Benched Grass Pokémon by attacks.
Mach Wind
During your next turn, Vespiquen’s Retreat Cost is 0.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Defense Sign
- Attacks
- 1
Vespiquen price analysis
What drives the current market value of Vespiquen #23.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($6.97), Normal ($0.94).
In the $6.97 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$6.97 gives Vespiquen real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Vespiquen trends at €0.59 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.59, lowest NM €0.05).
Vespiquen price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €0.59 against a 30-day average of €0.57 (+3.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.59.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Vespiquen, with a recorded low of $6.97 and high of $7.21; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 3.3% 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 Vespiquen?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.97 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.75 via eBay's default tier, $5.78 on TCGplayer, $6.27 on Cardmarket, $5.91 on Whatnot and $6.97 selling directly — a $1.22 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Vespiquen 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 Vespiquen #23.
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 Vespiquen?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Vespiquen #23 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Vespiquen #23.
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 $6.97 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 $52.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-60.4% 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.
Vespiquen within Undaunted
Within Undaunted it is the #59 most valuable of 72 tracked cards; the set median is $21.96.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 19%.
The set's top card is Umbreon (#86), valued at $680.21.
What makes Vespiquen valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Classic-era cards like Vespiquen (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Vespiquen is sought by players and collectors alike.
- The Naoyo Kimura artwork gives Vespiquen appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Rare rarity, Vespiquen is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Vespiquen
- Bulk lots of Vespiquen can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Undaunted was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Vespiquen can realise well above the $2.35 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Vespiquen has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $6.97 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Vespiquen value questions
What is Vespiquen #23 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $6.97 (low $2.35, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.59.
Should I buy Vespiquen?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (3.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Vespiquen rare?
Vespiquen 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 Vespiquen have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.97), Normal ($0.94). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Vespiquen sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.97. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Vespiquen cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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