Rocket’s Sneasel #5
Rocket’s Sneasel is card #5 from Best of game, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $20.78 for its Normal printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Rocket’s Sneasel at a glance
- Trades around $20.78 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- From Best of game (E-Card), released 2002.
- Rarity: Unknown.
Rocket’s Sneasel price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rocket’s Sneasel #5.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $14.00
- Mid
- $22.62
- High
- —
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About Rocket’s Sneasel #5
Best of game placed Rocket’s Sneasel at #5; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2002 within the E-Card series. This Pokémon (Basic) is used in decks as well as collections.
The card is illustrated by Katsura Tabata and currently trades at $20.78 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $14.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Best of game
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #5 / 9
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Katsura Tabata
- HP
- 60
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2002/12/01
Rocket’s Sneasel attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rocket’s Sneasel #5 — the playability layer behind the price.
Entrap
The Defending Pokémon can’t retreat during your opponent’s next turn.
Continuous Scratch
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Rocket’s Sneasel price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rocket’s Sneasel #5.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($20.78).
At $20.78, Rocket’s Sneasel draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $20.78 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Rocket’s Sneasel, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Rocket’s Sneasel 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.
Rocket’s Sneasel has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $20.56 to $20.88; the latest value sits at 69% of that recorded range and 0.5% below the high set October 21, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.5% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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How much would you net selling Rocket’s Sneasel?
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Selling Rocket’s Sneasel at $20.78 nets roughly $17.73 on eBay, $17.83 on TCGplayer, $19.39 via Cardmarket, $18.21 on Whatnot or $20.78 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.05.
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 Rocket’s Sneasel?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rocket’s Sneasel #5 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 $20.78 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $5.20 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.76 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-20.5% 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.
Rocket’s Sneasel within Best of game
Rocket’s Sneasel ranks #4 of 4 tracked Best of game cards by market value, against a set median of $54.00.
That is 62% below the middle of the set — a top-25% position.
The set's top card is Dark Venusaur (#7), valued at $144.03.
What makes Rocket’s Sneasel valuable
- Artwork by Katsura Tabata is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Rocket’s Sneasel is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Its Pokémon typing means Rocket’s Sneasel has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Priced at $20.78 with steady supply, Rocket’s Sneasel sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Rocket’s Sneasel
- For Rocket’s Sneasel, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Best of game was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $20.78 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Rocket’s Sneasel can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Rocket’s Sneasel can realise well above the $14.00 low end.
Rocket’s Sneasel value questions
What is Rocket’s Sneasel #5 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $20.78 for the Normal printing, with a low of $14.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Rocket’s Sneasel?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Rocket’s Sneasel rare?
Rocket’s Sneasel is a Unknown card from Best of game (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Rocket’s Sneasel are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($20.78). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Rocket’s Sneasel?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.78. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Rocket’s Sneasel's value?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon), and condition. Artwork by Katsura Tabata also matters to collector demand.
