Manectric #16
🔥 Hot MoveManectric is card #16 from Emerald, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $29.08 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.
Demand for Manectric #16 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Manectric at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- 7-day average €4.04; 30-day average €2.46.
- Live market value $29.08 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Set: Emerald (EX, 2005).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.99.
Manectric price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Manectric #16.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $499.99
- Mid
- $509.62
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.32
- Mid
- $2.45
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Manectric a good deal?
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About Manectric #16
Card #16 of Emerald is Manectric, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). A Lightning-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $29.08, spanning $499.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #16 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Electrike
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Manectric attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Manectric #16 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dazzle Blast
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Zap Kick
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Manectric price analysis
What drives the current market value of Manectric #16.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $29.08, Normal at $2.51.
This $29.08 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $29.08, Manectric draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Manectric at a trend of €2.99, an average sold price of €2.43 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.
Manectric price history & movement
Recent sales average €4.04 over 7 days versus €2.46 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+64.2%).
Latest daily average €9.90 against a trend price of €2.99.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $29.08–$29.08. The most recent snapshot of $29.08 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Manectric?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $29.08 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $24.93 via eBay's default tier, $25.07 on TCGplayer, $27.28 on Cardmarket, $25.61 on Whatnot and $29.08 selling directly — a $4.15 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 Manectric #16.
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 Manectric?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Manectric #16 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 $29.08 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $23.25 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $75.06 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-5.6% 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.
Manectric within Emerald
Within Emerald it is the #77 most valuable of 103 tracked cards; the set median is $47.75.
That is 39% below the middle of the set — a top-26% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Manectric valuable
- Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $29.08 with steady supply, Manectric sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Manectric is a Lightning card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Manectric comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Manectric is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Manectric
- Emerald was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $29.08 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Manectric can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $29.08 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Manectric can realise well above the $499.99 low end.
Manectric value questions
What is the value of Manectric?
The current TCGplayer market value is $29.08 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $499.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.99.
Is Manectric a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (64.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Manectric rare?
Manectric is a Rare 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 Manectric are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($29.08), Normal ($2.51). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Manectric?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $29.08. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Manectric's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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