Shaymin #8
🔥 Hot MoveShaymin #8 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $16.55, 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 Shaymin #8 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Shaymin at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €5.66.
- Trades around $16.55 on TCGplayer.
- Rare Holo rarity.
- 7-day average €5.28; 30-day average €4.06.
- From Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
Shaymin price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shaymin #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.76
- Mid
- $16.46
- High
- —
- Low
- $19.75
- Mid
- $89.39
- 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 Shaymin #8
Printed as #8 in Unleashed, Shaymin belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. A Grass-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Hideaki Hakozaki; the Holofoil printing sits around $16.55, spanning $13.76–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“The blooming of Gracidea flowers confers the power of flight upon it. Feelings of gratitude are the message it delivers.”
Printed flavour text on the Unleashed #8 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Unleashed
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #8 / 95
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Hideaki Hakozaki
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2010/05/12
Shaymin attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shaymin #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Celebration Wind
Once during your turn, when you put Shaymin from your hand onto your Bench, you may move as many Energy cards attached to your Pokémon as you like to any of your other Pokémon.
Energy Bloom
Remove 3 damage counters from each of your Pokémon that has any Energy attached to it.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Celebration Wind
- Attacks
- 1
Shaymin price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shaymin #8.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($16.55), Reverse Holofoil ($15.38) — 2 versions in total.
In the $16.55 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $16.55 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Shaymin trends at €5.66 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.19, lowest NM €0.20).
Shaymin price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €5.28, 30.0% above the 30-day average of €4.06.
Single-day average: €0.70; Cardmarket trend price €5.66.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Shaymin, with a recorded low of $15.62 and high of $16.55; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Shaymin?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $16.55 market translates to a net of about $14.06 (eBay), $14.14 (TCGplayer), $15.37 (Cardmarket), $14.45 (Whatnot) or $16.55 (direct). That $2.49 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare holo card, Shaymin 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 Shaymin #8.
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 Shaymin?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shaymin #8 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Shaymin #8.
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 $16.55 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 $62.53 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-36.4% 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.
Shaymin within Unleashed
Shaymin ranks #36 of 68 tracked Unleashed cards by market value, against a set median of $17.31.
It sits in the top 49% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Suicune & Entei LEGEND (#94), valued at $340.00.
What makes Shaymin valuable
- Hideaki Hakozaki illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Grass typing means Shaymin has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Rare Holo is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Shaymin comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Shaymin
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $16.55 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Unleashed 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 Holo cards; a clean copy of Shaymin can realise well above the $13.76 low end.
- For Shaymin, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Reverse Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.28 and €4.06) to time entries and exits.
Shaymin value questions
How much is Shaymin worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $16.55 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $13.76 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €5.66.
Should I buy Shaymin?
Short-term momentum is rising (+30%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Shaymin?
Shaymin is a Rare Holo card from Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Shaymin have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($16.55), Reverse Holofoil ($15.38). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Shaymin sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $16.55. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Shaymin cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Hideaki Hakozaki also matters to collector demand.
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