Garchomp Spirit Link #XY169
🔥 Hot MoveGarchomp Spirit Link #XY169 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $22.15, 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 Garchomp Spirit Link #XY169 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Garchomp Spirit Link at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- Current TCGplayer market value $22.15 (Normal).
- Cardmarket trend price €28.45.
- Short-term trend 27.2% (7d vs 30d).
- XY Black Star Promos, XY series, 2013.
Garchomp Spirit Link price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Garchomp Spirit Link #XY169.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $42.84
- Mid
- $44.45
- 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 Garchomp Spirit Link #XY169
XY Black Star Promos placed Garchomp Spirit Link at #XY169; the Trainer card entered the market in 2013 within the XY series. This Trainer (Pokémon Tool) is used in decks as well as collections.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Normal printing is priced near $22.15, with listings from $42.84 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY169 / 211
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Subtype
- Pokémon Tool
- Released
- 2013/10/12
Garchomp Spirit Link attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Garchomp Spirit Link #XY169 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Garchomp Spirit Link price analysis
What drives the current market value of Garchomp Spirit Link #XY169.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $22.15.
A $22.15 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $22.15, Garchomp Spirit Link draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Garchomp Spirit Link at a trend of €28.45, an average sold price of €49.99 and a near-mint floor of €39.99.
Garchomp Spirit Link price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €29.85 against a 30-day average of €23.46 (+27.2%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €49.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €28.45.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Garchomp Spirit Link, with a recorded low of $20.46 and high of $22.15; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 Garchomp Spirit Link?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $22.15 market translates to a net of about $18.92 (eBay), $19.03 (TCGplayer), $20.69 (Cardmarket), $19.44 (Whatnot) or $22.15 (direct). That $3.23 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 Garchomp Spirit Link?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Garchomp Spirit Link #XY169 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 $22.15 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $8.17 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $68.13 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-17.8% 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.
Garchomp Spirit Link within XY Black Star Promos
Within XY Black Star Promos it is the #103 most valuable of 178 tracked cards; the set median is $25.58.
It sits in the top 43% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes Garchomp Spirit Link valuable
- At $22.15 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Garchomp Spirit Link is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
Buying & selling Garchomp Spirit Link
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $22.15 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $22.15 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€29.85 and €23.46) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Garchomp Spirit Link can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- XY Black Star Promos was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Garchomp Spirit Link value questions
How much is Garchomp Spirit Link worth?
Garchomp Spirit Link trades near $22.15 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $42.84–—; Cardmarket shows €28.45.
Will Garchomp Spirit Link hold its value?
As a modern-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (27.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Garchomp Spirit Link rare?
Garchomp Spirit Link is a Common card from XY Black Star Promos (XY series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Garchomp Spirit Link have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($22.15). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Garchomp Spirit Link?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $22.15. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Garchomp Spirit Link's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
