Altaria #12
🔥 Hot MoveAltaria #12 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $24.00, 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 Altaria #12 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Altaria at a glance
- 7-day average €3.19; 30-day average €1.78.
- Rare rarity.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.57.
- From Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl), released 2008.
- Current TCGplayer market value $24.00 (Reverse Holofoil).
Altaria price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Altaria #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $38.44
- Mid
- $39.95
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.99
- Mid
- $3.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Altaria #12
Printed as #12 in Great Encounters, Altaria belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2008. A Colorless-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $24.00, spanning $38.44–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.”
Printed flavour text on the Great Encounters #12 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #12 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Swablu
- Pokédex
- #334
- Released
- 2008/02/01
Altaria attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Altaria #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dragonbreath
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Cotton Cloud
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Altaria by attacks from your opponent's Evolved Pokémon is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless +20
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Altaria price analysis
What drives the current market value of Altaria #12.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($24.00), Normal ($3.64).
A $24.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $24.00, Altaria draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.57, with an average sold price of €2.57 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.20.
Altaria price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €3.19 against a 30-day average of €1.78 (+79.2%).
Single-day average: €1.00; Cardmarket trend price €2.57.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Altaria, with a recorded low of $18.66 and high of $24.00; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 12.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Altaria?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $24.00 market translates to a net of about $20.52 (eBay), $20.64 (TCGplayer), $22.45 (Cardmarket), $21.08 (Whatnot) or $24.00 (direct). That $3.48 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Altaria 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 Altaria?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Altaria #12 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 $24.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $12.20 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-14.3% 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.
Altaria within Great Encounters
Within Great Encounters it is the #22 most valuable of 68 tracked cards; the set median is $17.30.
It sits in the top 69% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Darkrai (#104), valued at $262.42.
What makes Altaria valuable
- Altaria is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $24.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era (2008) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Altaria is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Altaria
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Altaria can realise well above the $38.44 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $24.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Altaria has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Altaria can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Altaria, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Altaria value questions
What is Altaria #12 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $24.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $38.44 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.57.
Should I buy Altaria?
Short-term momentum is rising (+79.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Altaria?
Altaria is a Rare card from Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Altaria have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($24.00), Normal ($3.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Altaria sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $24.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Altaria cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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