Bagon #52
As card #52 in Arceus, Bagon is a Common Pokémon card worth about $14.19 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Bagon #52. Sell on your own schedule.
Bagon at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- From Arceus (Platinum), released 2009.
- Common rarity.
- No published price history.
- Live market value $14.19 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Bagon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Bagon #52.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.00
- Mid
- $19.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.10
- Mid
- $0.40
- High
- —
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About Bagon #52
Card #52 of Arceus is Bagon, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). The card carries 60 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $14.19, with listings from $5.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #52 / 99
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Bagon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Bagon #52 — the playability layer behind the price.
Smash Kick
Super Singe
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless +10
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Bagon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Bagon #52.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($14.19), Normal ($0.43) — 2 versions in total.
At $14.19 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$14.19 gives Bagon real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Bagon, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Bagon price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Bagon, with a recorded low of $14.19 and high of $14.19; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, 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 Bagon?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Bagon at $14.19 nets roughly $12.01 on eBay, $12.08 on TCGplayer, $13.13 via Cardmarket, $12.34 on Whatnot or $14.19 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.18.
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 Bagon #52.
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 Bagon?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Bagon #52 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Bagon #52.
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 $14.19 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 $60.17 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.6% 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.
Bagon within Arceus
By market value Bagon sits at #45 of 75 in Arceus (set median $17.93).
It sits in the top 41% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Bagon valuable
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Colorless typing means Bagon has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At Common rarity, Bagon is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Bagon
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $14.19 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Bagon has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Bagon, 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 (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Bagon can realise well above the $5.00 low end.
Bagon value questions
How much is Bagon worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $14.19 (low $5.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Bagon?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Bagon?
Bagon is a Common card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Bagon have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.19), Normal ($0.43). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Bagon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.19. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Bagon cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
Other Bagon cards
Bagon appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
