Thundurus #97
Thundurus is card #97 from Emerging Powers, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $23.45 for its 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Thundurus #97. Sell on your own schedule.
Thundurus at a glance
- Emerging Powers, Black & White series, 2011.
- No published price history.
- Trades around $23.45 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Thundurus price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Thundurus #97.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.99
- Mid
- $23.33
- High
- —
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Is this Thundurus a good deal?
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About Thundurus #97
Printed as #97 in Emerging Powers, Thundurus belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2011. The card carries 110 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $23.45, with listings from $10.99 to —.
“The spikes on its tail discharge immense bolts of lightning. It flies around the Unova region firing off lightning bolts.”
Printed flavour text on the Emerging Powers #97 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerging Powers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #97 / 98
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #642
- Released
- 2011/08/31
Thundurus attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Thundurus #97 — the playability layer behind the price.
Charge
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Disaster Volt
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Thundurus price analysis
What drives the current market value of Thundurus #97.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($23.45) — 1 version in total.
At $23.45, Thundurus draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $23.45, Thundurus draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Thundurus, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Thundurus 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.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $22.38–$23.45. The most recent snapshot of $23.45 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.6% 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 · 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 Thundurus?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $23.45 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $20.04 via eBay's default tier, $20.16 on TCGplayer, $21.93 on Cardmarket, $20.59 on Whatnot and $23.45 selling directly — a $3.41 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a ultra rare card, Thundurus 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 Thundurus #97.
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 Thundurus?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Thundurus #97 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 $23.45 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $11.01 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.43 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-15.3% 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.
Thundurus within Emerging Powers
Thundurus ranks #1 of 11 tracked Emerging Powers cards by market value, against a set median of $6.97.
That is 236% above the middle of the set — a top-100% position.
This card sits at the top of the Emerging Powers value table.
What makes Thundurus valuable
- Modern (2011) sets are heavily collected, making Thundurus's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Thundurus is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Ultra Rare status puts Thundurus among the scarcer pulls in Emerging Powers.
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Thundurus appeal beyond pure playability.
- A $23.45 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Thundurus
- Emerging Powers was released in 2011; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Thundurus can realise well above the $10.99 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $23.45 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Thundurus has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Thundurus value questions
How much is Thundurus worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $23.45 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Thundurus a good investment?
As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Thundurus rare?
Thundurus is a Ultra Rare card from Emerging Powers (Black & White series, 2011). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Thundurus are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($23.45). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Thundurus?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.45. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Thundurus cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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