Erika's Invitation #196
From 151, Erika's Invitation (#196) is a Ultra Rare Trainer card valued at $6.83 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Erika's Invitation #196 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Erika's Invitation at a glance
- From 151 (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Trades around $6.83 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €8.57.
- Short-term trend -7.3% (7d vs 30d).
Erika's Invitation price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Erika's Invitation #196.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.40
- Mid
- $7.14
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Erika's Invitation #196
Erika's Invitation is the #196 of 165 card in 151, a contemporary set released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Trainer of the Supporter type, valued by players and collectors.
The card is illustrated by saino misaki and currently trades at $6.83 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $4.40 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #196 / 165
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- saino misaki
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Erika's Invitation attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Erika's Invitation #196 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Erika's Invitation price analysis
What drives the current market value of Erika's Invitation #196.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $6.83.
In the $6.83 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $6.83 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Erika's Invitation trends at €8.57 on Cardmarket (avg sold €9.56, lowest NM €5.00).
Erika's Invitation price history & movement
Recent sales average €8.33 over 7 days versus €8.99 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-7.3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €9.04, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €8.57.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $5.54–$6.83. The most recent snapshot of $6.83 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 9.6% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 7.7% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Erika's Invitation?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.83 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.63 via eBay's default tier, $5.66 on TCGplayer, $6.14 on Cardmarket, $5.79 on Whatnot and $6.83 selling directly — a $1.20 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
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Should you grade Erika's Invitation?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Erika's Invitation #196 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 $6.83 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 $52.80 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-60.8% 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.
Erika's Invitation within 151
Within 151 it is the #37 most valuable of 40 tracked cards; the set median is $17.01.
That is 60% below the middle of the set — a top-10% position.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Erika's Invitation valuable
- Artwork by saino misaki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Ultra Rare status puts Erika's Invitation among the scarcer pulls in 151.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Erika's Invitation is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
Buying & selling Erika's Invitation
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€8.33 and €8.99) to time entries and exits.
- For Erika's Invitation, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.83 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- 151 was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Erika's Invitation has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Erika's Invitation value questions
How much is Erika's Invitation worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $6.83 (low $4.40, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €8.57.
Will Erika's Invitation hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Erika's Invitation?
Erika's Invitation is a Ultra Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Erika's Invitation?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.83). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Erika's Invitation?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.83. 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 Erika's Invitation?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by saino misaki also matters to collector demand.
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