Flaaffy Pokémon card #280
Secret RarePokémon
Fusion Strike·Sword & Shield series·#280

Flaaffy #280

Flaaffy is card #280 from Fusion Strike, a Secret Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $7.66 for its Holofoil printing.

Market value
$7.66
Cardmarket (EUR)
€6.51
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 0.2%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Flaaffy #280 today, you'd net about
$7.66after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $7.66Cardmarket $6.93Whatnot $6.53TCGplayer $6.38eBay $6.35

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?▲ 0.2%
Steady

Flaaffy #280 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.

Flaaffy at a glance

  • Fusion Strike, Sword & Shield series, 2021.
  • Rarity: Secret Rare.
  • Short-term trend 0.2% (7d vs 30d).
  • Live market value $7.66 for the Holofoil print.
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €6.51.
Market prices

Flaaffy price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Flaaffy #280.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$7.66
TCGplayer market
Low
$5.99
Mid
$7.81
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€6.51
Avg sold
€6.77
Lowest NM
€2.00
7-day avg
€6.64
30-day avg
€6.63

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Flaaffy #280

Flaaffy is the #280 of 264 card in Fusion Strike, a contemporary set released in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Lightning-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Studio Bora Inc. and currently trades at $7.66 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.99 to —.

Card lore
“It stores electricity in its fluffy fleece. If it stores up too much, it will start to go bald in those patches.”

Printed flavour text on the Fusion Strike #280 card.

Card facts

Set
Fusion Strike
Series
Sword & Shield
Number
#280 / 264
Rarity
Secret Rare
Illustrator
Studio Bora Inc.
HP
90
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Mareep
Released
2021/11/12
Card text

Flaaffy attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Flaaffy #280 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

Dynamotor

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a {L} Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

LightningLightningColorless

Electro Ball

50

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Ability
Dynamotor
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Flaaffy price analysis

What drives the current market value of Flaaffy #280.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($7.66).

In the $7.66 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

In the $7.66 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €6.51, with an average sold price of €6.77 and a lowest near-mint ask of €2.00.

Price trend

Flaaffy price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $7.76▼ 1.3% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $7.66

Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €6.64 against a 30-day average of €6.63 (+0.2%).

Single-day average: €5.45; Cardmarket trend price €6.51.

Flaaffy has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $7.54 to $7.77; the latest value sits at 52% of that recorded range and 1.4% below the high set October 15, 2026.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 3%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€5.45
7-day avg€6.64
30-day avg€6.63
Trend price€6.51

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.12 (+1.6%)
All-time high
$7.77
All-time low
$7.54
Off all-time high
-1.4%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-1.3%
Max drawdown
-3%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1.3%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$7.66
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
52%
low $7.54high $7.77

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Flaaffy?

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

The $7.66 market translates to a net of about $6.35 (eBay), $6.38 (TCGplayer), $6.93 (Cardmarket), $6.53 (Whatnot) or $7.66 (direct). That $1.31 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

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 Flaaffy #280.

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Best net payout$7.66
Spread across platforms$1.31
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$1.3117.2%$6.35Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$1.2816.7%$6.38Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$0.739.6%$6.93Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$7.66Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.1314.8%$6.53Sell 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 Flaaffy?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Flaaffy #280 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.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $7.66 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 $53.63 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-58.3% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$6.66
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$53.63
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-58.3% 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

Flaaffy within Fusion Strike

By market value Flaaffy sits at #16 of 19 in Fusion Strike (set median $25.17).

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 21%.

The set's top card is Gengar VMAX (#271), valued at $1,032.52.

Rank in set
#16
of 19 tracked
Set median
$25.17
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Sword & Shield
Full Fusion Strike report →
Value drivers

What makes Flaaffy valuable

  • Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
  • As a Secret Rare, Flaaffy sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
  • Its Lightning typing means Flaaffy has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Contemporary (2021) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
  • Studio Bora Inc. illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Flaaffy

  • For Flaaffy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Flaaffy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Flaaffy can realise well above the $5.99 low end.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.64 and €6.63) to time entries and exits.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.66 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Flaaffy value questions

How much is Flaaffy worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $7.66 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $5.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €6.51.

Is Flaaffy a good investment?

Short-term momentum is steady (+0.2%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.

Is Flaaffy rare?

Flaaffy is a Secret Rare card from Fusion Strike (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Does Flaaffy have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.66). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Flaaffy?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.66. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Flaaffy's value?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Studio Bora Inc. also matters to collector demand.

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