Tropius δ #23
Tropius δ #23 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $27.37, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Tropius δ at a glance
- Dragon Frontiers, EX series, 2006.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Live market value $27.37 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
- Rare rarity.
Tropius δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tropius δ #23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $21.73
- Mid
- $37.24
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $3.81
- High
- —
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About Tropius δ #23
Dragon Frontiers placed Tropius δ at #23; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2006 within the EX series. The card carries 70 HP and Metal typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $27.37 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $21.73 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #23 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2006/11/08
Tropius δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Tropius δ #23 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tropical Heal
Once during your turn, when you put Tropius from your hand onto your Bench, you may remove all Special Conditions, Imprison markers, and Shock-wave markers from your Pokémon.
Grind
Does 10 damage times the amount of Energy attached to Tropius.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Tropical Heal
- Attacks
- 1
Tropius δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Tropius δ #23.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($27.37), Normal ($3.88).
At $27.37, Tropius δ draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $27.37, Tropius δ draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Tropius δ, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Tropius δ 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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Tropius δ, with a recorded low of $27.37 and high of $27.37; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Tropius δ?
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Selling Tropius δ at $27.37 nets roughly $23.44 on eBay, $23.58 on TCGplayer, $25.65 via Cardmarket, $24.09 on Whatnot or $27.37 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.93.
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 Tropius δ?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tropius δ #23 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 $27.37 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $19.54 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.34 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-8.4% 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.
Tropius δ within Dragon Frontiers
Tropius δ ranks #62 of 96 tracked Dragon Frontiers cards by market value, against a set median of $35.39.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 36%.
The set's top card is Snorlax δ (#10), valued at $999.97.
What makes Tropius δ valuable
- Classic-era cards like Tropius δ (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Tropius δ is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $27.37 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Tropius δ is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Tropius δ
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Tropius δ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- For Tropius δ, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Tropius δ can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Tropius δ can realise well above the $21.73 low end.
Tropius δ value questions
What is the value of Tropius δ?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $27.37 (low $21.73, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Tropius δ hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Tropius δ?
Tropius δ is a Rare card from Dragon Frontiers (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Tropius δ?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($27.37), Normal ($3.88). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Tropius δ?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.37. 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 Tropius δ?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
