Alolan Persian GX #257
📉 Dip AlertAlolan Persian GX #257 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $13.78, 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.
Alolan Persian GX #257 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Alolan Persian GX at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €8.46 (EUR).
- Current TCGplayer market value $13.78 (Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
- From Cosmic Eclipse (Sun & Moon), released 2019.
- 7-day average €11.02; 30-day average €12.64.
Alolan Persian GX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Alolan Persian GX #257.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.00
- Mid
- $14.47
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Alolan Persian GX #257
Card #257 of Cosmic Eclipse is Alolan Persian GX, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sun & Moon series (2019). A Darkness-type (200 HP), this stage 1 / gx copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by PLANETA Tsuji; the Holofoil printing sits around $13.78, spanning $10.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Cosmic Eclipse
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #257 / 236
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- PLANETA Tsuji
- HP
- 200
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1, GX
- Evolves from
- Alolan Meowth
- Pokédex
- #53
- Released
- 2019/11/01
Alolan Persian GX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Alolan Persian GX #257 — the playability layer behind the price.
Smug Face
Prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon by your opponent’s TAG TEAM Pokémon and Ultra Beasts, and by your opponent’s Pokémon that have any Special Energy attached to them.
Claw Slash
Stalking Claws GX
This attack does 120 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. This damage isn’t affected by Weakness, Resistance, or any other effects on that Pokémon. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Smug Face
- Attacks
- 2
Alolan Persian GX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Alolan Persian GX #257.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($13.78) — 1 version in total.
At $13.78 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $13.78 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Alolan Persian GX at a trend of €8.46, an average sold price of €10.06 and a near-mint floor of €4.00.
Alolan Persian GX price history & movement
Recent sales average €11.02 over 7 days versus €12.64 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-12.8%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €5.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €8.46.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Alolan Persian GX, with a recorded low of $13.78 and high of $13.94; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.1% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 Alolan Persian GX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Alolan Persian GX at $13.78 nets roughly $11.65 on eBay, $11.72 on TCGplayer, $12.74 via Cardmarket, $11.98 on Whatnot or $13.78 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.13.
As a secret rare card, Alolan Persian GX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Alolan Persian GX #257.
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 Alolan Persian GX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Alolan Persian GX #257 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Alolan Persian GX #257.
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 $13.78 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 $59.76 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-42.5% 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.
Alolan Persian GX within Cosmic Eclipse
By market value Alolan Persian GX sits at #61 of 91 in Cosmic Eclipse (set median $26.71).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 34%.
The set's top card is Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX (#221), valued at $597.96.
What makes Alolan Persian GX valuable
- Alolan Persian GX is a modern-era card (2019); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Alolan Persian GX is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Artwork by PLANETA Tsuji is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Alolan Persian GX
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Alolan Persian GX can realise well above the $10.00 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€11.02 and €12.64) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Alolan Persian GX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $13.78 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Alolan Persian GX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Alolan Persian GX value questions
How much is Alolan Persian GX worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $13.78 (low $10.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €8.46.
Is Alolan Persian GX a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-12.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Alolan Persian GX?
Alolan Persian GX is a Secret Rare card from Cosmic Eclipse (Sun & Moon series, 2019). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Alolan Persian GX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($13.78). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Alolan Persian GX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.78. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Alolan Persian GX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by PLANETA Tsuji also matters to collector demand.
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