Joltik #42
📉 Dip AlertFrom Dark Explorers, Joltik (#42) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $5.39 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Joltik #42. Sell on your own schedule.
Joltik at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $5.39 for the Normal print.
- No published price history.
- Common rarity.
- Dark Explorers, Black & White series, 2012.
Joltik price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Joltik #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/27.
- Low
- $3.07
- Mid
- $4.89
- High
- —
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About Joltik #42
Printed as #42 in Dark Explorers, Joltik belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2012. A Lightning-type (30 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and currently trades at $5.39 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.07 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #42 / 108
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2012/05/09
Joltik attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Joltik #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Static Shock
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Joltik price analysis
What drives the current market value of Joltik #42.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($5.39) — 1 version in total.
In the $5.39 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$5.39 gives Joltik real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Joltik, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Joltik price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $5.02–$22.10. The most recent snapshot of $5.39 sits 2% up that range, 75.6% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 38.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 77.3%.
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 Joltik?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.39 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.38 via eBay's default tier, $4.40 on TCGplayer, $4.77 on Cardmarket, $4.50 on Whatnot and $5.39 selling directly — a $1.01 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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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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 Joltik?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Joltik #42 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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.
At $5.39 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 $51.37 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.3% 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.
Joltik within Dark Explorers
By market value Joltik sits at #56 of 58 in Dark Explorers (set median $27.73).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 5%.
The set's top card is Gardevoir (#109), valued at $946.33.
What makes Joltik valuable
- The Miki Tanaka artwork gives Joltik appeal beyond pure playability.
- With steady supply, Joltik is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Joltik is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Modern (2012) sets are heavily collected, making Joltik's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Joltik is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Joltik
- Bulk lots of Joltik can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $5.39 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Joltik has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.39 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Joltik value questions
What is Joltik #42 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.39 for the Normal printing, with a low of $3.07 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Joltik hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Joltik?
Joltik is a Common card from Dark Explorers (Black & White series, 2012). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Joltik have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($5.39). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Joltik?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.39. 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 Joltik?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
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