Potion #87
📉 Dip AlertFrom Crystal Guardians, Potion (#87) is a Common Trainer card valued at $5.50 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.
Potion #87 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Potion at a glance
- Crystal Guardians, EX series, 2006.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.08.
- Short-term trend -44.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.50 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Common.
Potion price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Potion #87.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/30.
- Low
- $1.49
- Mid
- $4.15
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.02
- Mid
- $0.20
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/30.
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About Potion #87
Potion is the #87 of 100 card in Crystal Guardians, a classic-era set released in 2006 as part of the EX series. As a Trainer card (Item), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Artwork is by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $5.50, spanning $1.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #87 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Potion attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Potion #87 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
- —
Potion price analysis
What drives the current market value of Potion #87.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.50), Normal ($0.10) — 2 versions in total.
At $5.50 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$5.50 gives Potion real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.08, with an average sold price of €0.07 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Potion price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.05, 44.4% below the 30-day average of €0.09.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.03, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.08.
Tracking history for Potion begins October 30, 2026 with a recorded market value of $5.50; the high/low, drawdown and volatility fingerprint builds from the second daily snapshot.
Cardmarket averages
How much would you net selling Potion?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Potion at $5.50 nets roughly $4.47 on eBay, $4.50 on TCGplayer, $4.88 via Cardmarket, $4.60 on Whatnot or $5.50 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.03.
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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Should you grade Potion?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Potion #87 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 $5.50 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 $51.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.9% 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.
Potion within Crystal Guardians
Within Crystal Guardians it is the #91 most valuable of 93 tracked cards; the set median is $37.50.
That is 85% below the middle of the set — a top-3% position.
The set's top card is Charizard δ (#4), valued at $1,199.99.
What makes Potion valuable
- Potion is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era cards like Potion (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- With steady supply, Potion is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
Buying & selling Potion
- Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Potion, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.05 and €0.09) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Potion can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Potion can realise well above the $1.49 low end.
Potion value questions
How much is Potion worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.50 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $1.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.08.
Will Potion hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-44.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Potion?
Potion 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.
Does Potion have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.50), Normal ($0.10). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Potion sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Potion cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa also matters to collector demand.
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