Lotad #55
📉 Dip AlertFrom Crystal Guardians, Lotad (#55) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $21.65 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Lotad #55 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Lotad at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.55.
- Current TCGplayer market value $21.65 (Reverse Holofoil).
- From Crystal Guardians (EX), released 2006.
- Common rarity.
- 7-day average €0.28; 30-day average €0.47.
Lotad price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lotad #55.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.87
- Mid
- $22.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.31
- Mid
- $0.76
- 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 Lotad #55
Printed as #55 in Crystal Guardians, Lotad belongs to the EX series and dates to 2006. The card carries 50 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Aya Kusube; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $21.65, spanning $9.87–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #55 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #270
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Lotad attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lotad #55 — the playability layer behind the price.
Aqua Lift
If Lotad has any Water Energy attached to it, the Retreat Cost for Lotad is 0.
Rolling Tackle
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Aqua Lift
- Attacks
- 1
Lotad price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lotad #55.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $21.65, Normal at $0.77.
A $21.65 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $21.65 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.55, with an average sold price of €0.35 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Lotad price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.28, 40.4% below the 30-day average of €0.47.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.08, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.55.
Lotad has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $21.65 to $21.65; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, 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 Lotad?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Lotad at $21.65 nets roughly $18.48 on eBay, $18.59 on TCGplayer, $20.22 via Cardmarket, $18.99 on Whatnot or $21.65 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.17.
As a common card, Lotad sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 Lotad?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lotad #55 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $21.65 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $7.08 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $67.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-18.8% 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.
Lotad within Crystal Guardians
Lotad ranks #65 of 93 tracked Crystal Guardians cards by market value, against a set median of $37.50.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 31%.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Lotad valuable
- Classic-era cards like Lotad (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- A $21.65 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Aya Kusube artwork gives Lotad appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Lotad is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Lotad
- Bulk lots of Lotad can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.28 and €0.47) to time entries and exits.
- For Lotad, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Lotad has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $21.65 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Lotad value questions
What is Lotad #55 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $21.65 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $9.87 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.55.
Should I buy Lotad?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-40.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Lotad?
Lotad is a Common card from Crystal Guardians (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Lotad are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($21.65), Normal ($0.77). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lotad?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $21.65. 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 Lotad?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
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