Relicanth #18
From Emerald, Relicanth (#18) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $39.99 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Relicanth #18 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Relicanth at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €2.83 (EUR).
- Emerald, EX series, 2005.
- Current TCGplayer market value $39.99 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Short-term trend 1.5% (7d vs 30d).
Relicanth price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Relicanth #18.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.98
- Mid
- $44.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.95
- Mid
- $3.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Relicanth #18
Relicanth is the #18 of 106 card in Emerald, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. A Water-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $39.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $39.98 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #18 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Relicanth attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Relicanth #18 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sharp Fin
Hypno Splash
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Relicanth price analysis
What drives the current market value of Relicanth #18.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($39.99), Normal ($2.66).
A $39.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $39.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.83, with an average sold price of €1.04 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Relicanth price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.05 over 7 days versus €2.02 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+1.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €9.90, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.83.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Relicanth, with a recorded low of $39.99 and high of $39.99; current value is at 100% of that 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 Relicanth?
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On a $39.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $34.39 via eBay's default tier, $34.59 on TCGplayer, $37.64 on Cardmarket, $35.33 on Whatnot and $39.99 selling directly — a $5.60 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 Relicanth?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Relicanth #18 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $39.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $46.98 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $85.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $7.40 (9.3% 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.
Relicanth within Emerald
By market value Relicanth sits at #58 of 103 in Emerald (set median $47.75).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 45%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Relicanth valuable
- Relicanth comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- At Rare rarity, Relicanth is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Relicanth is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At $39.99 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Relicanth
- Bulk lots of Relicanth 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 Relicanth can realise well above the $39.98 low end.
- Emerald was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.05 and €2.02) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Relicanth has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Relicanth value questions
What is the value of Relicanth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $39.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $39.98 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.83.
Should I buy Relicanth?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Relicanth?
Relicanth 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.
Does Relicanth have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($39.99), Normal ($2.66). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Relicanth?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $39.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Relicanth's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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