Mudkip #XY38
📉 Dip AlertAs card #XY38 in XY Black Star Promos, Mudkip is a Unknown Pokémon card worth about $11.44 ungraded.
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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.
Mudkip #XY38 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Mudkip at a glance
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- Short-term trend -30.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $11.44 for the Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €7.28.
- From XY Black Star Promos (XY), released 2013.
Mudkip price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mudkip #XY38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.08
- Mid
- $4.67
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Mudkip #XY38
Card #XY38 of XY Black Star Promos is Mudkip, a modern-era Pokémon card from the XY series (2013). A Water-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Aya Kusube illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $11.44, with listings from $3.08 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY38 / 211
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2013/10/12
Mudkip attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mudkip #XY38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tackle
Mud-Slap
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Mudkip price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mudkip #XY38.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($11.44).
In the $11.44 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$11.44 gives Mudkip real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Mudkip at a trend of €7.28, an average sold price of €6.45 and a near-mint floor of €2.99.
Mudkip price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €8.71, 30.0% below the 30-day average of €12.44.
Latest daily average €6.64 against a trend price of €7.28.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $9.91–$11.51. The most recent snapshot of $11.44 sits 96% up that range, 0.6% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 7.8% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.6%.
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 Mudkip?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $11.44 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.62 via eBay's default tier, $9.68 on TCGplayer, $10.52 on Cardmarket, $9.89 on Whatnot and $11.44 selling directly — a $1.82 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Mudkip #XY38.
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 Mudkip?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mudkip #XY38 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 $11.44 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 $57.41 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-48.1% 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.
Mudkip within XY Black Star Promos
Within XY Black Star Promos it is the #146 most valuable of 178 tracked cards; the set median is $25.58.
It sits in the top 19% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes Mudkip valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- At Unknown rarity, Mudkip is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Water typing means Mudkip has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Modern-era (2013) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Artwork by Aya Kusube is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Mudkip
- Bulk lots of Mudkip can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Mudkip has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- XY Black Star Promos was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Mudkip can realise well above the $3.08 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€8.71 and €12.44) to time entries and exits.
Mudkip value questions
What is Mudkip #XY38 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $11.44 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.08 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €7.28.
Should I buy Mudkip?
The card is softening on recent averages. Unknown rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Mudkip rare?
Mudkip is a Unknown 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.
Which versions of Mudkip are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($11.44). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Mudkip sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.44. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Mudkip cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
Other Mudkip cards
Mudkip appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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Mudkip
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Mudkip
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Mudkip
$92.14POP Series 4
Mudkip
$90.26Crystal Guardians
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