Holon Scientist #97
From Delta Species, Holon Scientist (#97) is a Uncommon Trainer card valued at $11.75 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.
Holon Scientist #97 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Holon Scientist at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €2.83.
- 7-day average €2.23; 30-day average €2.41.
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.75 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Uncommon rarity.
- Delta Species, EX series, 2005.
Holon Scientist price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Holon Scientist #97.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.20
- Mid
- $17.79
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.00
- Mid
- $6.60
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Holon Scientist a good deal?
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About Holon Scientist #97
Delta Species placed Holon Scientist at #97; the Trainer card entered the market in 2005 within the EX series. It is a Trainer of the Supporter type, valued by players and collectors.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $11.75, with listings from $13.20 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #97 / 113
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Holon Scientist attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Holon Scientist #97 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Holon Scientist price analysis
What drives the current market value of Holon Scientist #97.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $11.75, Normal at $6.48.
In the $11.75 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $11.75 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Holon Scientist at a trend of €2.83, an average sold price of €2.10 and a near-mint floor of €0.50.
Holon Scientist price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.23 over 7 days versus €2.41 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-7.5%).
Single-day average: €3.48; Cardmarket trend price €2.83.
Holon Scientist has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $11.75 to $11.75; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 Holon Scientist?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $11.75 market translates to a net of about $9.89 (eBay), $9.95 (TCGplayer), $10.81 (Cardmarket), $10.17 (Whatnot) or $11.75 (direct). That $1.86 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Holon Scientist 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 Holon Scientist #97.
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 Holon Scientist?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Holon Scientist #97 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Holon Scientist #97.
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 $11.75 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 $57.72 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.3% 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.
Holon Scientist within Delta Species
Holon Scientist ranks #96 of 111 tracked Delta Species cards by market value, against a set median of $44.49.
That is 74% below the middle of the set — a top-14% position.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Holon Scientist valuable
- Holon Scientist comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- Holon Scientist is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Holon Scientist
- Because it is a Trainer card, Holon Scientist 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 $11.75 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $11.75 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Holon Scientist can realise well above the $13.20 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.23 and €2.41) to time entries and exits.
Holon Scientist value questions
How much is Holon Scientist worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $11.75 (low $13.20, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.83.
Will Holon Scientist hold its value?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-7.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Holon Scientist rare?
Holon Scientist is a Uncommon card from Delta Species (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Holon Scientist are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($11.75), Normal ($6.48). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Holon Scientist sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.75. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Holon Scientist's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
