Potion #156
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertPotion #156 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $6.95, 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.
Demand for Potion #156 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Potion at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €0.31 (EUR).
- Recent averages: €0.28 (7d), €0.25 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $6.95 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Set: Expedition Base Set (E-Card, 2002).
Potion price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Potion #156.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.00
- Mid
- $21.47
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.10
- Mid
- $0.47
- 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 Potion #156
Printed as #156 in Expedition Base Set, Potion belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2002. It is a Trainer, valued by players and collectors.
Artwork is by Keiji Kinebuchi; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $6.95, spanning $6.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #156 / 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Potion attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Potion #156 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Potion price analysis
What drives the current market value of Potion #156.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($6.95), Normal ($0.50) — 2 versions in total.
In the $6.95 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $6.95 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Potion at a trend of €0.31, an average sold price of €0.29 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Potion price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €0.28 against a 30-day average of €0.25 (+12%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.53, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.31.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $6.95–$7.96. The most recent snapshot of $6.95 sits 0% up that range, 12.7% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 12.7%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Potion?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Potion at $6.95 nets roughly $5.73 on eBay, $5.76 on TCGplayer, $6.25 via Cardmarket, $5.89 on Whatnot or $6.95 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.22.
As a common card, Potion 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 Potion #156.
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 Potion?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Potion #156 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 $6.95 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.93 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-60.4% 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.
Potion within Expedition Base Set
Potion ranks #155 of 155 tracked Expedition Base Set cards by market value, against a set median of $65.00.
That is 89% below the middle of the set — a top-1% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Potion valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- As a 2002 vintage card, Potion benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- The Keiji Kinebuchi artwork gives Potion appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Common rarity, Potion is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Potion
- For Potion, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Potion has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.28 and €0.25) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Potion can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $6.95 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Potion value questions
What is Potion #156 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $6.95 (low $6.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.31.
Will Potion hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Potion?
Potion is a Common card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Potion are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.95), Normal ($0.50). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Potion?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.95. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Potion cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi also matters to collector demand.
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