Ninjask #18
🔥 Hot MoveNinjask #18 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $19.82, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 Ninjask #18 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Ninjask at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €1.17.
- Set: Dragon (EX, 2003).
- Live market value $19.82 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €1.29; 30-day average €0.92.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Ninjask price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ninjask #18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $159.90
- Mid
- $159.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.79
- Mid
- $1.09
- 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 Ninjask #18
Dragon placed Ninjask at #18; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. The card carries 70 HP and Grass typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $19.82, with listings from $159.90 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #18 / 97
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Nincada
- Pokédex
- #291
- Released
- 2003/11/24
Ninjask attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ninjask #18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Loose Shell
Once during your turn, when you play Ninjask from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may search your deck for Shedinja and put it onto your Bench. Treat the new Benched Pokémon as a Basic Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Quick Touch
You may switch Ninjask with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, you may move any number of Grass Energy cards attached to Ninjask to the new Active Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Loose Shell
- Attacks
- 1
Ninjask price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ninjask #18.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($19.82), Normal ($1.16).
$19.82 gives Ninjask real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $19.82 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.17, with an average sold price of €1.10 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.05.
Ninjask price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €1.29, 40.2% above the 30-day average of €0.92.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.39, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.17.
Ninjask has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $19.82 to $19.82; 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 · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Ninjask?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $19.82 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $16.89 via eBay's default tier, $16.99 on TCGplayer, $18.48 on Cardmarket, $17.36 on Whatnot and $19.82 selling directly — a $2.93 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Ninjask 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 Ninjask #18.
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 Ninjask?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ninjask #18 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Ninjask #18.
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 $19.82 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 $65.79 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-30.0% 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.
Ninjask within Dragon
Ninjask ranks #53 of 94 tracked Dragon cards by market value, against a set median of $24.28.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 45%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Ninjask valuable
- Ninjask comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Ninjask is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Rare rarity, Ninjask is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Ninjask appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Ninjask
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.29 and €0.92) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $19.82 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $19.82 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Ninjask can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Dragon was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Ninjask value questions
What is the value of Ninjask?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $19.82 (low $159.90, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.17.
Will Ninjask hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (40.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Ninjask rare?
Ninjask is a Rare card from Dragon (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Ninjask?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($19.82), Normal ($1.16). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Ninjask?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $19.82. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Ninjask's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Ninjask cards
Ninjask appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
