Larvitar #52
📉 Dip AlertLarvitar is card #52 from Emerald, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $83.33 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Larvitar #52 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Larvitar at a glance
- Set: Emerald (EX, 2005).
- Cardmarket trend price €0.44.
- Live market value $83.33 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €0.39 (7d), €0.54 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Common.
Larvitar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Larvitar #52.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.61
- Mid
- $116.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.66
- Mid
- $1.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Larvitar #52
Card #52 of Emerald is Larvitar, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). A Fighting-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Nakaoka; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $83.33, spanning $23.61–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #52 / 106
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Nakaoka
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Larvitar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Larvitar #52 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dig Under
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Larvitar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Larvitar #52.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($83.33), Normal ($1.18) — 2 versions in total.
A $83.33 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $83.33 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.44, with an average sold price of €0.52 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Larvitar price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.39, 27.8% below the 30-day average of €0.54.
Single-day average: €0.15; Cardmarket trend price €0.44.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Larvitar, with a recorded low of $30.00 and high of $83.33; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 83.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Larvitar?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Larvitar at $83.33 nets roughly $71.99 on eBay, $72.41 on TCGplayer, $78.81 via Cardmarket, $73.95 on Whatnot or $83.33 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $11.34.
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 Larvitar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Larvitar #52 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 $83.33 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $177.49 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $32.49. You need a graded sale of $129.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $71.12 (57.7% 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.
Larvitar within Emerald
Within Emerald it is the #30 most valuable of 103 tracked cards; the set median is $47.75.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 72%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Larvitar valuable
- Nakaoka illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Larvitar is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- A $83.33 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Larvitar is a Fighting card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Larvitar
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.39 and €0.54) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Larvitar can realise well above the $23.61 low end.
- Bulk lots of Larvitar can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Larvitar 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 $83.33 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Larvitar value questions
What is the value of Larvitar?
Larvitar trades near $83.33 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $23.61–—; Cardmarket shows €0.44.
Is Larvitar a good investment?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-27.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Larvitar?
Larvitar is a Common card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Larvitar are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($83.33), Normal ($1.18). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Larvitar?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $83.33. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Larvitar cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Nakaoka also matters to collector demand.
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