Smeargle #48
📉 Dip AlertSmeargle #48 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $58.61, 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.
Smeargle #48 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Smeargle at a glance
- Uncommon rarity.
- Short-term trend -17.9% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €1.02.
- From Unseen Forces (EX), released 2005.
- Trades around $58.61 on TCGplayer.
Smeargle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Smeargle #48.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $46.00
- Mid
- $262.37
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.40
- Mid
- $5.00
- 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 Smeargle #48
Card #48 of Unseen Forces is Smeargle, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). It is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Sumiyoshi Kizuki; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $58.61, spanning $46.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #48 / 115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #235
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Smeargle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Smeargle #48 — the playability layer behind the price.
Makeover
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a basic Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex). If you do, search your discard pile for a basic Energy card (excluding the one you discarded) and attach it to that Pokémon. This power can't be used if Smeargle is affected by a Special Condition.
Split Spiral Punch
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Makeover
- Attacks
- 1
Smeargle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Smeargle #48.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($58.61), Normal ($4.48) — 2 versions in total.
A $58.61 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $58.61, Smeargle draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Smeargle trends at €1.02 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.89, lowest NM €0.20).
Smeargle price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.92, 17.9% below the 30-day average of €1.12.
Latest daily average €1.00 against a trend price of €1.02.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $45.90–$58.61. The most recent snapshot of $58.61 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 13.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Smeargle?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $58.61 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $50.54 via eBay's default tier, $50.84 on TCGplayer, $55.33 on Cardmarket, $51.92 on Whatnot and $58.61 selling directly — a $8.07 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Smeargle #48.
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 Smeargle?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Smeargle #48 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Smeargle #48.
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 $58.61 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $112.97 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $10.99. You need a graded sale of $104.59 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $39.94 (40.5% 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.
Smeargle within Unseen Forces
By market value Smeargle sits at #55 of 138 in Unseen Forces (set median $51.20).
That is 14% above the middle of the set — a top-61% position.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Smeargle valuable
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Smeargle is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $58.61 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Classic-era cards like Smeargle (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Smeargle
- For Smeargle, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Unseen Forces was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Smeargle 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 Smeargle can realise well above the $46.00 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $58.61 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Smeargle value questions
How much is Smeargle worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $58.61 (low $46.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.02.
Is Smeargle a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-17.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Smeargle?
Smeargle 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.
Which versions of Smeargle are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($58.61), Normal ($4.48). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Smeargle?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $58.61. 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 Smeargle?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.
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