Paras #99
📉 Dip AlertFrom Aquapolis, Paras (#99) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $40.00 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Paras #99 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Paras at a glance
- Set: Aquapolis (E-Card, 2003).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Short-term trend -68.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €5.94.
- Live market value $40.00 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Paras price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Paras #99.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.99
- Mid
- $139.45
- High
- —
- Low
- $7.00
- Mid
- $11.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Paras #99
Printed as #99 in Aquapolis, Paras belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2003. The card carries 50 HP and Grass typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Miki Tanaka; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $40.00, spanning $39.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #99 / 147
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Paras attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Paras #99 — the playability layer behind the price.
Spore
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Spore Evolution
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Paras price analysis
What drives the current market value of Paras #99.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($40.00), Normal ($8.72) — 2 versions in total.
At $40.00, Paras draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $40.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Paras trends at €5.94 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.72, lowest NM €0.14).
Paras price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.77 over 7 days versus €5.63 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-68.6%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.95, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €5.94.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $40.00–$40.99. The most recent snapshot of $40.00 sits 0% up that range, 2.4% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 2.4%.
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 Paras?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $40.00 market translates to a net of about $34.40 (eBay), $34.60 (TCGplayer), $37.65 (Cardmarket), $35.34 (Whatnot) or $40.00 (direct). That $5.60 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Paras sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Paras #99.
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 Paras?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Paras #99 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 $40.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $47.00 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $85.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $7.41 (9.3% 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.
Paras within Aquapolis
Paras ranks #123 of 174 tracked Aquapolis cards by market value, against a set median of $63.74.
That is 37% below the middle of the set — a top-30% position.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Paras valuable
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Priced at $40.00 with steady supply, Paras sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Paras is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its Grass typing means Paras has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Miki Tanaka illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Paras
- For Paras, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.77 and €5.63) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $40.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Paras can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Paras can realise well above the $39.99 low end.
Paras value questions
What is the value of Paras?
Paras trades near $40.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $39.99–—; Cardmarket shows €5.94.
Will Paras hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-68.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Paras rare?
Paras is a Common 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 Paras?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($40.00), Normal ($8.72). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Paras sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $40.00. 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 Paras?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
Other Paras cards
Paras appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
