Qwilfish Pokémon card #127
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Expedition Base Set·E-Card series·#127

Qwilfish #127

📉 Dip Alert

Qwilfish is card #127 from Expedition Base Set, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $18.49 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.

Market value
$18.49
Cardmarket (EUR)
€1.24
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 2.2%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Qwilfish #127 today, you'd net about
$18.49after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $18.49Cardmarket $17.22Whatnot $16.17TCGplayer $15.83eBay $15.74

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 2.2%
Steady

Qwilfish #127 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.

Qwilfish at a glance

  • Cardmarket trend price €1.24.
  • Live market value $18.49 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
  • Expedition Base Set, E-Card series, 2002.
  • Short-term trend 2.2% (7d vs 30d).
  • Rarity: Common.
Market prices

Qwilfish price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Qwilfish #127.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$18.49
TCGplayer market
Low
$19.99
Mid
$30.97
High
—
Normal
$2.46
TCGplayer market
Low
$1.89
Mid
$2.71
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€1.24
Avg sold
€1.22
Lowest NM
€0.10
7-day avg
€1.39
30-day avg
€1.36

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

Is this Qwilfish a good deal?

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Live market value$18.49
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Overview

About Qwilfish #127

Qwilfish is the #127 of 165 card in Expedition Base Set, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the E-Card series. A Water-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Toshinao Aoki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $18.49, with listings from $19.99 to —.

Card facts

Set
Expedition Base Set
Series
E-Card
Number
#127 / 165
Rarity
Common
Illustrator
Toshinao Aoki
HP
60
Type
Water
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#211
Released
2002/09/15
Card text

Qwilfish attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Qwilfish #127 — the playability layer behind the price.

WaterWater

Stun Needle

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Battle stats

Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Qwilfish price analysis

What drives the current market value of Qwilfish #127.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($18.49), Normal ($2.46).

In the $18.49 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

At $18.49 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

In EUR, Qwilfish trends at €1.24 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.22, lowest NM €0.10).

Price trend

Qwilfish price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $18.75▼ 1.4% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $18.49

Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €1.39 against a 30-day average of €1.36 (+2.2%).

Single-day average: €2.75; Cardmarket trend price €1.24.

Qwilfish has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $18.49 to $18.84; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 1.9% below the high set October 19, 2026.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 1.9%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€2.75
7-day avg€1.39
30-day avg€1.36
Trend price€1.24

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.35 (-1.9%)New recorded low
All-time high
$18.84
All-time low
$18.49
Off all-time high
-1.9%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
-1.4%
Max drawdown
-1.9%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$18.49
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $18.49high $18.84

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Qwilfish?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $18.49 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $15.74 via eBay's default tier, $15.83 on TCGplayer, $17.22 on Cardmarket, $16.17 on Whatnot and $18.49 selling directly — a $2.75 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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Qwilfish #127.

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Best net payout$18.49
Spread across platforms$2.75
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.7514.9%$15.74Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.6614.4%$15.83Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.276.9%$17.22Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$18.49Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.3212.5%$16.17Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Qwilfish?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Qwilfish #127 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Qwilfish #127.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $18.49 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 $64.47 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-32.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$16.09
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$8.26
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$64.47
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-32.6% ROI

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.

Set context

Qwilfish within Expedition Base Set

Qwilfish ranks #138 of 155 tracked Expedition Base Set cards by market value, against a set median of $65.00.

That is 72% below the middle of the set — a top-12% position.

The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.

Rank in set
#138
of 155 tracked
Set median
$65.00
Rarity
Common
Series
E-Card
Full Expedition Base Set report →
Value drivers

What makes Qwilfish valuable

  • Qwilfish is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
  • steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
  • Its Water typing means Qwilfish has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
  • Toshinao Aoki illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Qwilfish

  • Bulk lots of Qwilfish can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $18.49 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $18.49 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Qwilfish can realise well above the $19.99 low end.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.39 and €1.36) to time entries and exits.
FAQ

Qwilfish value questions

What is the value of Qwilfish?

Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $18.49 (low $19.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.24.

Will Qwilfish hold its value?

As a vintage-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term (2.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

How rare is Qwilfish?

Qwilfish 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.

Does Qwilfish have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($18.49), Normal ($2.46). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Qwilfish?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $18.49. 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 Qwilfish?

Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Toshinao Aoki also matters to collector demand.

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