Sophocles #146
📉 Dip AlertSophocles #146 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $8.46, 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.
Sophocles #146 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Sophocles at a glance
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €5.24.
- Live market value $8.46 for the Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €4.58 (7d), €6.94 (30d).
- From Burning Shadows (Sun & Moon), released 2017.
Sophocles price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Sophocles #146.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.01
- Mid
- $8.47
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Sophocles #146
Sophocles is the #146 of 147 card in Burning Shadows, a modern-era set released in 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon series. As a Trainer card (Supporter), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Artwork is by Sanosuke Sakuma; the Holofoil printing sits around $8.46, spanning $4.01–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Burning Shadows
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #146 / 147
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Sanosuke Sakuma
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2017/08/04
Sophocles attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Sophocles #146 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Sophocles price analysis
What drives the current market value of Sophocles #146.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($8.46) — 1 version in total.
In the $8.46 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$8.46 gives Sophocles real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €5.24, with an average sold price of €6.71 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.96.
Sophocles price history & movement
Recent sales average €4.58 over 7 days versus €6.94 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-34%).
Latest daily average €4.00 against a trend price of €5.24.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $8.39–$8.46. The most recent snapshot of $8.46 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Sophocles?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $8.46 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $7.04 via eBay's default tier, $7.08 on TCGplayer, $7.69 on Cardmarket, $7.24 on Whatnot and $8.46 selling directly — a $1.42 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 Sophocles?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Sophocles #146 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 $8.46 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 $54.44 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-56.0% 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.
Sophocles within Burning Shadows
By market value Sophocles sits at #30 of 44 in Burning Shadows (set median $15.30).
That is 45% below the middle of the set — a top-34% position.
The set's top card is Charizard GX (#150), valued at $840.75.
What makes Sophocles valuable
- Sophocles is a modern-era card (2017); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- The Sanosuke Sakuma artwork gives Sophocles appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Ultra Rare, Sophocles sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying & selling Sophocles
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.58 and €6.94) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Sophocles can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Sophocles, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Burning Shadows was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Sophocles can realise well above the $4.01 low end.
Sophocles value questions
What is the value of Sophocles?
The current TCGplayer market value is $8.46 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $4.01 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €5.24.
Is Sophocles a good investment?
As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-34.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Sophocles rare?
Sophocles is a Ultra Rare card from Burning Shadows (Sun & Moon series, 2017). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Sophocles are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($8.46). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Sophocles?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.46. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Sophocles cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Sanosuke Sakuma also matters to collector demand.
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