Yveltal GX Pokémon card #79
Ultra RarePokémon
Forbidden Light·Sun & Moon series·#79

Yveltal GX #79

Yveltal GX #79 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $13.11, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$13.11
Cardmarket (EUR)
€10.15
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 1.7%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Yveltal GX #79 today, you'd net about
$13.11after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $13.11Cardmarket $12.10Whatnot $11.38TCGplayer $11.14eBay $11.07

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?▲ 1.7%
Steady

Yveltal GX #79 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.

Yveltal GX at a glance

  • Rarity: Ultra Rare.
  • Set: Forbidden Light (Sun & Moon, 2018).
  • Recent averages: €10.91 (7d), €10.73 (30d).
  • Cardmarket values it at €10.15 (EUR).
  • Trades around $13.11 on TCGplayer.
Market prices

Yveltal GX price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Yveltal GX #79.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$13.11
TCGplayer market
Low
$8.98
Mid
$13.03
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€10.15
Avg sold
€9.98
Lowest NM
€3.30
7-day avg
€10.91
30-day avg
€10.73

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Yveltal GX #79

Card #79 of Forbidden Light is Yveltal GX, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Sun & Moon series (2018). It is a Darkness-type Pokémon with 180 HP, printed as GX.

5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $13.11, with listings from $8.98 to —.

Card facts

Set
Forbidden Light
Series
Sun & Moon
Number
#79 / 131
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
HP
180
Type
Darkness
Subtype
GX
Released
2018/05/04
Card text

Yveltal GX attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Yveltal GX #79 — the playability layer behind the price.

Darkness

Absorb Vitality

20

Heal from this Pokémon the same amount of damage you did to your opponent’s Active Pokémon.

ColorlessColorlessColorless

Sonic Evil

100

This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness or Resistance.

Darkness

Doom Count GX

If your opponent’s Active Pokémon has exactly 4 damage counters on it, that Pokémon is Knocked Out. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Battle stats

Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -20
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
3
Market analysis

Yveltal GX price analysis

What drives the current market value of Yveltal GX #79.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $13.11.

At $13.11 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

$13.11 gives Yveltal GX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €10.15, with an average sold price of €9.98 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.30.

Price trend

Yveltal GX price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $12.68▲ 3.4% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $13.11

Recent sales average €10.91 over 7 days versus €10.73 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+1.7%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €19.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €10.15.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Yveltal GX, with a recorded low of $12.68 and high of $13.11; current value is at 100% of that band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.6% 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

1-day avg€19.99
7-day avg€10.91
30-day avg€10.73
Trend price€10.15

Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.25 (+1.9%)New recorded high
All-time high
$13.11
All-time low
$12.68
Off all-time high
-0%
0 days since high
Since first snapshot
+3.4%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.6%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$13.11
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $12.68high $13.11

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Yveltal GX?

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

The $13.11 market translates to a net of about $11.07 (eBay), $11.14 (TCGplayer), $12.10 (Cardmarket), $11.38 (Whatnot) or $13.11 (direct). That $2.04 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

As a ultra rare card, Yveltal GX 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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Yveltal GX #79.

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Best net payout$13.11
Spread across platforms$2.04
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.0415.5%$11.07Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$1.9715.0%$11.14Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.017.7%$12.10Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$13.11Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.7313.2%$11.38Sell 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 Yveltal GX?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Yveltal GX #79 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Yveltal GX #79.

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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 $13.11 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 $59.09 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-44.1% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$11.41
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$59.09
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-44.1% 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

Yveltal GX within Forbidden Light

Yveltal GX ranks #30 of 48 tracked Forbidden Light cards by market value, against a set median of $20.58.

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 40%.

The set's top card is Lucario GX (#135), valued at $130.82.

Rank in set
#30
of 48 tracked
Set median
$20.58
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Series
Sun & Moon
Full Forbidden Light report →
Value drivers

What makes Yveltal GX valuable

  • steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
  • As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Yveltal GX is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • Ultra Rare status puts Yveltal GX among the scarcer pulls in Forbidden Light.
  • Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • Yveltal GX is a modern-era card (2018); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Yveltal GX

  • For Yveltal GX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $13.11 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€10.91 and €10.73) to time entries and exits.
  • Bulk lots of Yveltal GX 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 $13.11 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Yveltal GX value questions

How much is Yveltal GX worth?

Yveltal GX trades near $13.11 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $8.98–—; Cardmarket shows €10.15.

Will Yveltal GX hold its value?

As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is holding steady in the short term (1.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

What rarity is Yveltal GX?

Yveltal GX is a Ultra Rare card from Forbidden Light (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Does Yveltal GX have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($13.11). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Yveltal GX?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.11. 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 Yveltal GX?

Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.

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