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Great Encounters·Diamond & Pearl series·#35

Combusken #35

Combusken #35 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $5.00, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value

$5.00

Cardmarket (EUR)

€0.26

Print variants

7d trend

▲ 0.0%

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 29, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Combusken #35 today, you'd net about

$5.00after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $5.00Cardmarket $4.40Whatnot $4.16TCGplayer $4.06eBay $4.04

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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?▲ 0.0%

Steady

Combusken #35 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.

Combusken at a glance

Trades around $5.00 on TCGplayer.
Rarity tier — Uncommon.
Great Encounters, Diamond & Pearl series, 2008.
7-day average €0.43; 30-day average €0.43.
Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.26.

Market prices

Combusken price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Combusken #35.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/29.

Reverse Holofoiltop

$5.00

TCGplayer market

Low: $3.80
Mid: $15.00
High: —

Normal

$1.81

TCGplayer market

Low: $0.30
Mid: $1.26
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€0.26

Avg sold

€0.39

Lowest NM

€0.02

7-day avg

€0.43

30-day avg

€0.43

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/29.

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

Deal check

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Asking price

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Live market value$5.00

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Overview

About Combusken #35

Printed as #35 in Great Encounters, Combusken belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2008. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.

The card is illustrated by Naoyo Kimura and currently trades at $5.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.80 to —.

Card facts

Set: Great Encounters
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Number: #35 / 106
Rarity: Uncommon
Illustrator: Naoyo Kimura
HP: 80
Type: Fire
Subtype: Stage 1
Evolves from: Torchic
Released: 2008/02/01

Card text

Combusken attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Combusken #35 — the playability layer behind the price.

Fire

Bulk Up

During your next turn, each of Combusken's attacks does 30 more damage to the Defending Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

FireColorlessColorless

Double Kick

50x

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.

Battle stats

Weakness: Water +20
Retreat cost: Colorless
Attacks: 2

Market analysis

Combusken price analysis

What drives the current market value of Combusken #35.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.00), Normal ($1.81) — 2 versions in total.

At $5.00 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

In the $5.00 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

Cardmarket values Combusken at a trend of €0.26, an average sold price of €0.39 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.

Price trend

Combusken price history & movement

Price history begins 2026-10-29 at $5.00. History builds automatically each time the dataset is refreshed, so this chart fills in over the coming days.

Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €0.43 against a 30-day average of €0.43 (+0%).

Single-day average: €0.20; Cardmarket trend price €0.26.

Combusken entered our price record on October 29, 2026 at $5.00. The full first-party history builds over the coming days.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.20

7-day avg€0.43

30-day avg€0.43

Trend price€0.26

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Combusken?

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

Selling Combusken at $5.00 nets roughly $4.04 on eBay, $4.06 on TCGplayer, $4.40 via Cardmarket, $4.16 on Whatnot or $5.00 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $0.96.

As a uncommon card, Combusken sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Combusken #35.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

I offer free shipping

Best net payout$5.00

Spread across platforms$0.96

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$0.96	19.3%	$4.04	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$0.94	18.8%	$4.06	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$0.60	12.0%	$4.40	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$5.00	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$0.85	16.9%	$4.16	Sell 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 Combusken?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Combusken #35 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Combusken #35.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Not worth grading

At $5.00 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 $50.98 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$4.35

Net as PSA 9

—

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

—

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$50.98

Expected value

—

Expected profit

—

-66.6% 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

Combusken within Great Encounters

Combusken ranks #67 of 68 tracked Great Encounters cards by market value, against a set median of $17.30.

It sits in the top 3% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Darkrai (#104), valued at $267.60.

Rank in set

#67

of 68 tracked

Set median

$17.30

Rarity

Uncommon

Series

Diamond & Pearl

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Value drivers

What makes Combusken valuable

At Uncommon rarity, Combusken is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Classic-era cards like Combusken (2008) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Combusken is sought by players and collectors alike.
Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Combusken

Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Great Encounters was released in 2008; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Bulk lots of Combusken can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Combusken can realise well above the $3.80 low end.
Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.43 and €0.43) to time entries and exits.

FAQ

Combusken value questions

What is Combusken #35 worth?

Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $5.00 (low $3.80, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.26.

Should I buy Combusken?

As a classic-era Uncommon card it is holding steady in the short term (0.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

Is Combusken rare?

Combusken is a Uncommon 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.

What print variants exist for Combusken?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.00), Normal ($1.81). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Combusken?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.00. 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 Combusken?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.

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