Gulpin #40
Gulpin #40 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $9.33, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Gulpin #40. Sell on your own schedule.
Gulpin at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $9.33 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- No published price history.
- Set: Arceus (Platinum, 2009).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Gulpin price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gulpin #40.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.50
- Mid
- $12.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.86
- Mid
- $2.16
- High
- —
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Is this Gulpin a good deal?
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About Gulpin #40
Card #40 of Arceus is Gulpin, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). A Psychic-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Sachiko Adachi and currently trades at $9.33 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.50 to —.
“Almost all of its body is its stomach. Its harsh digestive juices quickly dissolve anything it swallows.”
Printed flavour text on the Arceus #40 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #40 / 99
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Sachiko Adachi
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #316
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Gulpin attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Gulpin #40 — the playability layer behind the price.
Endure
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, if Gulpin would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, Gulpin is not Knocked Out and its remaining HP becomes 10 instead.
Pound
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic +10
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Gulpin price analysis
What drives the current market value of Gulpin #40.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $9.33, Normal at $2.85.
At $9.33 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $9.33 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Gulpin, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Gulpin 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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $5.45–$9.33. The most recent snapshot of $9.33 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 29.5%, 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 Gulpin?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Gulpin at $9.33 nets roughly $7.79 on eBay, $7.84 on TCGplayer, $8.51 via Cardmarket, $8.01 on Whatnot or $9.33 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.54.
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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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 Gulpin?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Gulpin #40 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 $9.33 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 $55.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-53.6% 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.
Gulpin within Arceus
Gulpin ranks #55 of 75 tracked Arceus cards by market value, against a set median of $17.93.
It sits in the top 28% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Gulpin valuable
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Gulpin is a Psychic card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Classic-era cards like Gulpin (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- The Sachiko Adachi artwork gives Gulpin appeal beyond pure playability.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Gulpin
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Gulpin can realise well above the $3.50 low end.
- Bulk lots of Gulpin can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.33 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $9.33 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Gulpin value questions
How much is Gulpin worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $9.33 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.50 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Gulpin a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Gulpin?
Gulpin is a Uncommon card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Gulpin are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($9.33), Normal ($2.85). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Gulpin?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.33. 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 Gulpin?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Sachiko Adachi also matters to collector demand.
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