Tornadus #98
📉 Dip AlertTornadus #98 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $23.03, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Tornadus #98. Sell on your own schedule.
Tornadus at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Trades around $23.03 on TCGplayer.
- Set: Emerging Powers (Black & White, 2011).
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
Tornadus price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tornadus #98.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.28
- Mid
- $14.85
- High
- —
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About Tornadus #98
Card #98 of Emerging Powers is Tornadus, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Black & White series (2011). A Colorless-type (110 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $23.03, spanning $10.28–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“The lower half of its body is wrapped in a cloud of energy. It zooms through the sky at 200 mph.”
Printed flavour text on the Emerging Powers #98 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerging Powers
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #98 / 98
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #641
- Released
- 2011/08/31
Tornadus attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Tornadus #98 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Wheel
Move an Energy from 1 of your Benched Pokémon to this Pokémon.
Hurricane
Move a basic Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Tornadus price analysis
What drives the current market value of Tornadus #98.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($23.03).
At $23.03, Tornadus draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $23.03, Tornadus draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Tornadus, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Tornadus 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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Tornadus, with a recorded low of $23.03 and high of $23.32; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.6% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.2% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 Tornadus?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Tornadus at $23.03 nets roughly $19.68 on eBay, $19.79 on TCGplayer, $21.53 via Cardmarket, $20.22 on Whatnot or $23.03 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.35.
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 Tornadus?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tornadus #98 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 $23.03 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $10.09 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-16.1% 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.
Tornadus within Emerging Powers
By market value Tornadus sits at #2 of 11 in Emerging Powers (set median $6.97).
That is 230% above the middle of the set — a top-91% position.
The set's top card is Thundurus (#97), valued at $23.45.
What makes Tornadus valuable
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Tornadus is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At $23.03 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Tornadus appeal beyond pure playability.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Tornadus is a modern-era card (2011); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Buying & selling Tornadus
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Tornadus has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Tornadus can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Tornadus, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Emerging Powers was released in 2011; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Tornadus value questions
How much is Tornadus worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $23.03 (low $10.28, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Tornadus?
The card is steady on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Tornadus rare?
Tornadus 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 Tornadus are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($23.03). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Tornadus?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.03. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Tornadus cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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