Vaporeon V #172
📉 Dip AlertVaporeon V is card #172 from Evolving Skies, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $25.93 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.
Vaporeon V #172 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Vaporeon V at a glance
- Short-term trend -23.0% (7d vs 30d).
- From Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield), released 2021.
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
- Trades around $25.93 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket trend price €31.13.
Vaporeon V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Vaporeon V #172.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $23.60
- Mid
- $30.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Vaporeon V #172
Evolving Skies placed Vaporeon V at #172; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2021 within the Sword & Shield series. A Water-type (210 HP), this basic / v copy appeals to both collectors and players.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $25.93, with listings from $23.60 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #172 / 203
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 210
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic, V
- Pokédex
- #134
- Released
- 2021/08/27
Vaporeon V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Vaporeon V #172 — the playability layer behind the price.
Triple Draw
Draw 3 cards.
Splash Jump
Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Vaporeon V price analysis
What drives the current market value of Vaporeon V #172.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($25.93) — 1 version in total.
This $25.93 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $25.93 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Vaporeon V trends at €31.13 on Cardmarket (avg sold €33.86, lowest NM €7.00).
Vaporeon V price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €21.25 against a 30-day average of €27.58 (-23%).
Latest daily average €23.97 against a trend price of €31.13.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $25.75–$25.93. The most recent snapshot of $25.93 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.3%.
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 Vaporeon V?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $25.93 market translates to a net of about $22.19 (eBay), $22.32 (TCGplayer), $24.28 (Cardmarket), $22.80 (Whatnot) or $25.93 (direct). That $3.74 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a ultra rare card, Vaporeon V sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 Vaporeon V?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Vaporeon V #172 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 $25.93 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $16.40 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $71.91 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-10.9% 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.
Vaporeon V within Evolving Skies
Vaporeon V ranks #27 of 66 tracked Evolving Skies cards by market value, against a set median of $18.81.
It sits in the top 61% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Umbreon VMAX (#215), valued at $2,298.95.
What makes Vaporeon V valuable
- Contemporary-era cards like Vaporeon V (2021) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Priced at $25.93 with steady supply, Vaporeon V sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- As a Ultra Rare, Vaporeon V sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Vaporeon V is sought by players and collectors alike.
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Vaporeon V appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Vaporeon V
- Evolving Skies was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Vaporeon V can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Vaporeon V 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 $25.93 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Vaporeon V, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Vaporeon V value questions
How much is Vaporeon V worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $25.93 (low $23.60, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €31.13.
Will Vaporeon V hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Ultra Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Vaporeon V rare?
Vaporeon V is a Ultra Rare card from Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Vaporeon V are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($25.93). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Vaporeon V?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $25.93. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Vaporeon V?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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