Carnivine G #DP42
As card #DP42 in DP Black Star Promos, Carnivine G is a Common Pokémon card worth about $18.78 ungraded.
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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 Carnivine G #DP42. Sell on your own schedule.
Carnivine G at a glance
- Common rarity.
- No published price history.
- Live market value $18.78 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Set: DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl, 2007).
Carnivine G price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Carnivine G #DP42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.34
- Mid
- $15.99
- High
- —
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Is this Carnivine G a good deal?
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About Carnivine G #DP42
Card #DP42 of DP Black Star Promos is Carnivine G, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Diamond & Pearl series (2007). It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Basic.
Makoto Imai illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $18.78, with listings from $5.34 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #DP42 / 56
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Makoto Imai
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2007/05/01
Carnivine G attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Carnivine G #DP42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Power Whip
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage for each Energy attached to Carnivine to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Grass Knot
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Water -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Carnivine G price analysis
What drives the current market value of Carnivine G #DP42.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $18.78.
In the $18.78 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $18.78 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Carnivine G, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Carnivine G 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 $16.98–$18.78. The most recent snapshot of $18.78 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 5%, 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 Carnivine G?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $18.78 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $15.99 via eBay's default tier, $16.09 on TCGplayer, $17.49 on Cardmarket, $16.43 on Whatnot and $18.78 selling directly — a $2.79 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Carnivine G #DP42.
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 Carnivine G?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Carnivine G #DP42 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 $18.78 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 $64.76 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-32.0% 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.
Carnivine G within DP Black Star Promos
Within DP Black Star Promos it is the #40 most valuable of 51 tracked cards; the set median is $45.29.
That is 59% below the middle of the set — a top-24% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza C (#DP47), valued at $628.77.
What makes Carnivine G valuable
- Classic-era (2007) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Its Grass typing means Carnivine G has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Makoto Imai illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Carnivine G
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Carnivine G has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Carnivine G can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Carnivine G, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $18.78 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- DP Black Star Promos was released in 2007; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Carnivine G value questions
What is Carnivine G #DP42 worth?
Carnivine G trades near $18.78 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $5.34–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Carnivine G a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Carnivine G?
Carnivine G is a Common card from DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Carnivine G?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($18.78). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Carnivine G?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $18.78. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Carnivine G's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Makoto Imai also matters to collector demand.
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