Elekid #9
📉 Dip AlertAs card #9 in Aquapolis, Elekid is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $43.32 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.
Elekid #9 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Elekid at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Set: Aquapolis (E-Card, 2003).
- Trades around $43.32 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €5.49 (EUR).
- Short-term trend -21.7% (7d vs 30d).
Elekid price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Elekid #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $74.99
- Mid
- $100.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $18.00
- Mid
- $28.60
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Elekid #9
Printed as #9 in Aquapolis, Elekid belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2003. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 30 HP, printed as Basic.
Hikaru Koike illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $43.32, with listings from $74.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #9 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hikaru Koike
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #239
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Elekid attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Elekid #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Kick
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Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Elekid price analysis
What drives the current market value of Elekid #9.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($43.32), Normal ($25.50) — 2 versions in total.
A $43.32 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $43.32 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Elekid trends at €5.49 on Cardmarket (avg sold €5.19, lowest NM €0.50).
Elekid price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €4.95 against a 30-day average of €6.32 (-21.7%).
Single-day average: €3.99; Cardmarket trend price €5.49.
Elekid has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $40.99 to $43.74; the latest value sits at 85% of that recorded range and 1% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 3.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1% over the tracked window.
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 Elekid?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $43.32 market translates to a net of about $37.28 (eBay), $37.50 (TCGplayer), $40.80 (Cardmarket), $38.30 (Whatnot) or $43.32 (direct). That $6.04 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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Should you grade Elekid?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Elekid #9 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 $43.32 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $54.22 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $89.30 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $10.85 (13.0% 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.
Elekid within Aquapolis
By market value Elekid sits at #117 of 174 in Aquapolis (set median $63.74).
It sits in the top 33% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Elekid valuable
- Elekid comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its Lightning typing means Elekid has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Hikaru Koike illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $43.32 with steady supply, Elekid sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Elekid
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Elekid can realise well above the $74.99 low end.
- Bulk lots of Elekid can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.95 and €6.32) to time entries and exits.
- For Elekid, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Elekid value questions
What is Elekid #9 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $43.32 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $74.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €5.49.
Is Elekid a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-21.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Elekid?
Elekid is a Rare card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Elekid?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($43.32), Normal ($25.50). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Elekid?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $43.32. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Elekid's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hikaru Koike also matters to collector demand.
Other Elekid cards
Elekid appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
