Croconaw #38
📉 Dip AlertCroconaw #38 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $82.66, 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.
Croconaw #38 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Croconaw at a glance
- Short-term trend -40.7% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $82.66 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.51 (EUR).
- Unseen Forces, EX series, 2005.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
Croconaw price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Croconaw #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $72.92
- Mid
- $95.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.85
- Mid
- $1.94
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Croconaw a good deal?
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About Croconaw #38
Card #38 of Unseen Forces is Croconaw, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). The card carries 80 HP and Water typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and currently trades at $82.66 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $72.92 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #38 / 115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Totodile
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Croconaw attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Croconaw #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bite
Aqua Sonic
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Croconaw price analysis
What drives the current market value of Croconaw #38.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($82.66), Normal ($1.93).
At $82.66, Croconaw draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $82.66 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.51, with an average sold price of €0.52 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Croconaw price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.32 over 7 days versus €0.54 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-40.7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.54, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.51.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Croconaw, with a recorded low of $82.66 and high of $82.66; 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 Croconaw?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $82.66 market translates to a net of about $71.41 (eBay), $71.82 (TCGplayer), $78.18 (Cardmarket), $73.35 (Whatnot) or $82.66 (direct). That $11.25 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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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Should you grade Croconaw?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Croconaw #38 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 $82.66 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $175.75 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $31.92. You need a graded sale of $128.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $70.28 (57.3% 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.
Croconaw within Unseen Forces
By market value Croconaw sits at #39 of 138 in Unseen Forces (set median $51.20).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 72%.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Croconaw valuable
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Croconaw is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- A $82.66 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Croconaw comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- At Uncommon rarity, Croconaw is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Croconaw
- For Croconaw, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $82.66 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $82.66 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Croconaw can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Croconaw can realise well above the $72.92 low end.
Croconaw value questions
What is the value of Croconaw?
The current TCGplayer market value is $82.66 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $72.92 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.51.
Should I buy Croconaw?
Short-term momentum is softening (-40.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Croconaw?
Croconaw is a Uncommon card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Croconaw?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($82.66), Normal ($1.93). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Croconaw?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $82.66. 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 Croconaw?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
Other Croconaw cards
Croconaw appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
