Tentacruel #38
Tentacruel #38 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $58.74, 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.
Tentacruel #38 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Tentacruel at a glance
- 7-day average €104.32; 30-day average €115.54.
- Cardmarket values it at €151.46 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $58.74 (Reverse Holofoil).
- From Aquapolis (E-Card), released 2003.
Tentacruel price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tentacruel #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.99
- Mid
- $36.97
- High
- —
- Low
- $13.05
- Mid
- $17.99
- 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 Tentacruel #38
Aquapolis placed Tentacruel at #38; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the E-Card series. A Water-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $58.74, with listings from $23.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #38 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Tentacool
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Tentacruel attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Tentacruel #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Strange Tentacles
Once during your turn (before your attack), as long as the number of Energy cards attached to the Defending Pokémon is less than the number of Energy cards attached to your Active Pokémon, you may choose an Energy card, if any, in your opponent's discard pile and attach it to the Defending Pokémon. This power can't be used if Tentacruel is affected by a Special Condition.
Poison Sting
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Strange Tentacles
- Attacks
- 1
Tentacruel price analysis
What drives the current market value of Tentacruel #38.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $58.74, Normal at $15.34.
This $58.74 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $58.74 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Tentacruel trends at €151.46 on Cardmarket (avg sold €137.87, lowest NM €20.00).
Tentacruel price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €104.32 against a 30-day average of €115.54 (-9.7%).
Single-day average: €149.89; Cardmarket trend price €151.46.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Tentacruel, with a recorded low of $52.99 and high of $58.74; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 5.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Tentacruel?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Tentacruel at $58.74 nets roughly $50.66 on eBay, $50.95 on TCGplayer, $55.45 via Cardmarket, $52.04 on Whatnot or $58.74 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $8.08.
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 Tentacruel?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tentacruel #38 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Tentacruel #38.
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 $58.74 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $113.32 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $11.11. You need a graded sale of $104.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $40.11 (40.6% 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.
Tentacruel within Aquapolis
By market value Tentacruel sits at #91 of 174 in Aquapolis (set median $63.74).
That is 8% below the middle of the set — a top-48% position.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Tentacruel valuable
- At $58.74 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era cards like Tentacruel (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At Rare rarity, Tentacruel is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Tentacruel appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Tentacruel is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Tentacruel
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $58.74 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Tentacruel, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $58.74 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Tentacruel has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Tentacruel can realise well above the $23.99 low end.
Tentacruel value questions
What is Tentacruel #38 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $58.74 (low $23.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €151.46.
Should I buy Tentacruel?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-9.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Tentacruel?
Tentacruel 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.
Which versions of Tentacruel are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($58.74), Normal ($15.34). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Tentacruel?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $58.74. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Tentacruel cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Tentacruel cards
Tentacruel appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
