Thundurus-EX #BW81
Thundurus-EX #BW81 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $5.07, 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 Thundurus-EX #BW81. Sell on your own schedule.
Thundurus-EX at a glance
- Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Live market value $5.07 for the Holofoil print.
- BW Black Star Promos, Black & White series, 2011.
Thundurus-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Thundurus-EX #BW81.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/27.
- Low
- $2.16
- Mid
- $4.79
- High
- —
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About Thundurus-EX #BW81
BW Black Star Promos placed Thundurus-EX at #BW81; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2011 within the Black & White series. A Lightning-type (170 HP), this ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Eske Yoshinob illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $5.07, with listings from $2.16 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #BW81 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2011/04/26
Thundurus-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Thundurus-EX #BW81 — the playability layer behind the price.
Raiden Knuckle
Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Team Plasma Pokémon.
Thunderous Noise
If this Pokémon has any Plasma Energy attached to it, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Thundurus-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Thundurus-EX #BW81.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($5.07).
At $5.07 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $5.07 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Thundurus-EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Thundurus-EX 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 first recorded snapshot for Thundurus-EX is October 27, 2026 at $5.07 — range, volatility and drawdown statistics populate as the daily record grows.
Cardmarket averages
How much would you net selling Thundurus-EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.07 market translates to a net of about $4.10 (eBay), $4.12 (TCGplayer), $4.47 (Cardmarket), $4.22 (Whatnot) or $5.07 (direct). That $0.97 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 Thundurus-EX #BW81.
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 Thundurus-EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Thundurus-EX #BW81 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Thundurus-EX #BW81.
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 $5.07 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 $51.05 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.3% 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.
Thundurus-EX within BW Black Star Promos
Within BW Black Star Promos it is the #76 most valuable of 76 tracked cards; the set median is $30.23.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 1%.
The set's top card is Giratina (#BW74), valued at $356.92.
What makes Thundurus-EX valuable
- Thundurus-EX is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Modern-era (2011) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Its Lightning typing means Thundurus-EX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Eske Yoshinob is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Thundurus-EX
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.07 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.07 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Thundurus-EX can realise well above the $2.16 low end.
- Bulk lots of Thundurus-EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- BW Black Star Promos was released in 2011; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Thundurus-EX value questions
What is Thundurus-EX #BW81 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $5.07 (low $2.16, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Thundurus-EX hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Thundurus-EX?
Thundurus-EX is a Rare card from BW Black Star Promos (Black & White series, 2011). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Thundurus-EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.07). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Thundurus-EX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.07. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Thundurus-EX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Eske Yoshinob also matters to collector demand.
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