Marshtomp Pokémon card #38
UncommonPokémon
Crystal Guardians·EX series·#38

Marshtomp #38

Marshtomp is card #38 from Crystal Guardians, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $35.38 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.

Market value
$35.38
Cardmarket (EUR)
€0.40
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 9.8%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Marshtomp #38 today, you'd net about
$35.38after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $35.38Cardmarket $33.26Whatnot $31.22TCGplayer $30.57eBay $30.39

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?▲ 9.8%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Marshtomp #38 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Marshtomp at a glance

  • Rarity: Uncommon.
  • Cardmarket trend price €0.40.
  • Recent averages: €0.56 (7d), €0.51 (30d).
  • Live market value $35.38 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
  • Crystal Guardians, EX series, 2006.
Market prices

Marshtomp price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Marshtomp #38.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$35.38
TCGplayer market
Low
$29.65
Mid
$35.00
High
—
Normal
$1.85
TCGplayer market
Low
$0.20
Mid
$1.88
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€0.40
Avg sold
€0.53
Lowest NM
€0.02
7-day avg
€0.56
30-day avg
€0.51

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

Is this Marshtomp a good deal?

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Overview

About Marshtomp #38

Card #38 of Crystal Guardians is Marshtomp, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2006). The card carries 70 HP and Fighting typing, with a Stage 1 designation.

The card is illustrated by Hisao Nakamura and currently trades at $35.38 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $29.65 to —.

Card facts

Set
Crystal Guardians
Series
EX
Number
#38 / 100
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Hisao Nakamura
HP
70
Type
Fighting
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Mudkip
Pokédex
#259
Released
2006/08/30
Card text

Marshtomp attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Marshtomp #38 — the playability layer behind the price.

ColorlessColorless

Hug

20

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

FightingColorlessColorless

Mud Shot

50

Battle stats

Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Marshtomp price analysis

What drives the current market value of Marshtomp #38.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($35.38), Normal ($1.85) — 2 versions in total.

This $35.38 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

This $35.38 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

In EUR, Marshtomp trends at €0.40 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.53, lowest NM €0.02).

Price trend

Marshtomp price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $32.46▲ 9% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $35.38

Recent sales average €0.56 over 7 days versus €0.51 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+9.8%).

Latest daily average €0.20 against a trend price of €0.40.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $32.46–$35.38. The most recent snapshot of $35.38 sits 100% up that range.

Daily moves average a volatility of 4.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.20
7-day avg€0.56
30-day avg€0.51
Trend price€0.40

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
$35.38
All-time low
$32.46
Off all-time high
-0%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
+9.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
4.2%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$35.38
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $32.46high $35.38

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Marshtomp?

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

On a $35.38 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $30.39 via eBay's default tier, $30.57 on TCGplayer, $33.26 on Cardmarket, $31.22 on Whatnot and $35.38 selling directly — a $4.99 spread after fees and typical shipping.

As a uncommon card, Marshtomp 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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Marshtomp #38.

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Best net payout$35.38
Spread across platforms$4.99
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$4.9914.1%$30.39Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$4.8113.6%$30.57Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.126.0%$33.26Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$35.38Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$4.1611.7%$31.22Sell 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 Marshtomp?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Marshtomp #38 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Marshtomp #38.

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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?
Marginal — thin upside

At $35.38 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $36.95 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.36 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.63 (3.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$30.78
Net as PSA 9
$15.40
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$67.73
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$81.36
Expected value
$33.41
Expected profit
$2.63
3.5% 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

Marshtomp within Crystal Guardians

Within Crystal Guardians it is the #48 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 49%.

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

Rank in set
#48
of 93 tracked
Set median
$37.50
Rarity
Uncommon
Series
EX
Full Crystal Guardians report →
Value drivers

What makes Marshtomp valuable

  • The Hisao Nakamura artwork gives Marshtomp appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Classic-era cards like Marshtomp (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
  • A $35.38 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • Marshtomp is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
  • Its Fighting typing means Marshtomp has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Marshtomp

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $35.38 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Marshtomp can realise well above the $29.65 low end.
  • Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • For Marshtomp, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Bulk lots of Marshtomp can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Marshtomp value questions

What is the value of Marshtomp?

Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $35.38 (low $29.65, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.40.

Should I buy Marshtomp?

Short-term momentum is rising (+9.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

Is Marshtomp rare?

Marshtomp is a Uncommon 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 Marshtomp have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($35.38), Normal ($1.85). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Marshtomp?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $35.38. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Marshtomp's value?

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

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