Manectric Pokémon card #8
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Crystal Guardians·EX series·#8

Manectric #8

As card #8 in Crystal Guardians, Manectric is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $27.29 ungraded.

Market value
$27.29
Cardmarket (EUR)
€21.26
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 5.2%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Manectric #8 today, you'd net about
$27.29after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $27.29Cardmarket $25.58Whatnot $24.02TCGplayer $23.51eBay $23.37

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 5.2%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Manectric #8 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Manectric at a glance

  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €21.26.
  • Crystal Guardians, EX series, 2006.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $27.29 (Reverse Holofoil).
  • Short-term trend 5.2% (7d vs 30d).
  • Rarity: Rare.
Market prices

Manectric price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Manectric #8.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$27.29
TCGplayer market
Low
$29.99
Mid
$148.98
High
—
Holofoil
$23.09
TCGplayer market
Low
$11.92
Mid
$28.20
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€21.26
Avg sold
€21.10
Lowest NM
€1.50
7-day avg
€12.93
30-day avg
€12.29

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Live market value$27.29
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Overview

About Manectric #8

Card #8 of Crystal Guardians is Manectric, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2006). A Lightning-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Artwork is by Hisao Nakamura; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $27.29, spanning $29.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Crystal Guardians
Series
EX
Number
#8 / 100
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Hisao Nakamura
HP
80
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Electrike
Pokédex
#310
Released
2006/08/30
Card text

Manectric attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Manectric #8 — the playability layer behind the price.

LightningColorless

Kick Away

30

Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any.

LightningLightningColorless

Strong Current

50

If Manectric has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 20 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon-ex. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Metal -30
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Manectric price analysis

What drives the current market value of Manectric #8.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $27.29, Holofoil at $23.09.

A $27.29 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

A $27.29 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

Cardmarket values Manectric at a trend of €21.26, an average sold price of €21.10 and a near-mint floor of €1.50.

Price trend

Manectric price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $27.29▲ 0% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $27.29

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €12.93 against a 30-day average of €12.29 (+5.2%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €9.85, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €21.26.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $27.29–$27.29. The most recent snapshot of $27.29 sits 100% up that range.

Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€9.85
7-day avg€12.93
30-day avg€12.29
Trend price€21.26

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$27.29
All-time low
$27.29
Off all-time high
-0%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$27.29
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $27.29high $27.29

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Manectric?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Manectric at $27.29 nets roughly $23.37 on eBay, $23.51 on TCGplayer, $25.58 via Cardmarket, $24.02 on Whatnot or $27.29 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.92.

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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Manectric #8.

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Best net payout$27.29
Spread across platforms$3.92
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.9214.3%$23.37Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.7813.8%$23.51Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.716.3%$25.58Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$27.29Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.2712.0%$24.02Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Manectric?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Manectric #8 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Manectric #8.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $27.29 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $19.36 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.26 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-8.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$23.74
Net as PSA 9
$2.73
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$43.10
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$73.26
Expected value
$17.99
Expected profit
—
-8.5% ROI

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.

Set context

Manectric within Crystal Guardians

Within Crystal Guardians it is the #59 most valuable of 93 tracked cards; the set median is $37.50.

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 38%.

The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.

Rank in set
#59
of 93 tracked
Set median
$37.50
Rarity
Rare
Series
EX
Full Crystal Guardians report →
Value drivers

What makes Manectric valuable

  • Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
  • At $27.29 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
  • Hisao Nakamura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • At Rare rarity, Manectric is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Manectric is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Manectric

  • Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • For Manectric, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€12.93 and €12.29) to time entries and exits.
  • Bulk lots of Manectric can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $27.29 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
FAQ

Manectric value questions

How much is Manectric worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $27.29 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $29.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €21.26.

Is Manectric a good investment?

Short-term momentum is rising (+5.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

Is Manectric rare?

Manectric is a Rare 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.

Does Manectric have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($27.29), Holofoil ($23.09). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Manectric?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.29. 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 Manectric?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hisao Nakamura also matters to collector demand.

Cross-set tracker

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