Tauros #12
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Crystal Guardians, Tauros (#12) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $33.84 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.
Demand for Tauros #12 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Tauros at a glance
- Set: Crystal Guardians (EX, 2006).
- Recent averages: €25.47 (7d), €12.64 (30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
- Live market value $33.84 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €21.02.
Tauros price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tauros #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $20.00
- Mid
- $25.74
- High
- —
- Low
- $12.99
- Mid
- $25.84
- 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 Tauros #12
Printed as #12 in Crystal Guardians, Tauros belongs to the EX series and dates to 2006. A Colorless-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and currently trades at $33.84 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $20.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Crystal Guardians
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #12 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #128
- Released
- 2006/08/30
Tauros attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Tauros #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Crush Chance
Once during your turn, when you put Tauros from your hand onto your Bench, you may discard a Stadium card in play.
Call for Family
Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Horn Attack
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Crush Chance
- Attacks
- 2
Tauros price analysis
What drives the current market value of Tauros #12.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($33.84), Holofoil ($26.34) — 2 versions in total.
This $33.84 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $33.84 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €21.02, with an average sold price of €21.32 and a lowest near-mint ask of €2.00.
Tauros price history & movement
Recent sales average €25.47 over 7 days versus €12.64 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+101.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €20.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €21.02.
Tauros has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $31.79 to $33.84; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Tauros?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $33.84 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $29.06 via eBay's default tier, $29.23 on TCGplayer, $31.80 on Cardmarket, $29.85 on Whatnot and $33.84 selling directly — a $4.78 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Tauros 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 Tauros #12.
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 Tauros?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tauros #12 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Tauros #12.
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 $33.84 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $33.60 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $79.82 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.03 (1.4% 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.
Tauros within Crystal Guardians
By market value Tauros sits at #52 of 93 in Crystal Guardians (set median $37.50).
It sits in the top 45% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.
What makes Tauros valuable
- At $33.84 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- At Rare rarity, Tauros is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Tauros is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era cards like Tauros (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Tauros
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€25.47 and €12.64) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Tauros can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $33.84 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Tauros, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Tauros value questions
How much is Tauros worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $33.84 (low $20.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €21.02.
Should I buy Tauros?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Tauros?
Tauros 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 Tauros have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($33.84), Holofoil ($26.34). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Tauros?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $33.84. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Tauros cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Tauros cards
Tauros appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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