Cleffa Pokémon card #17
RarePokémon
HeartGold SoulSilver·HeartGold & SoulSilver series·#17

Cleffa #17

From HeartGold SoulSilver, Cleffa (#17) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $14.17 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$14.17
Cardmarket (EUR)
€2.86
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 8.9%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Cleffa #17 today, you'd net about
$14.17after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $14.17Cardmarket $13.11Whatnot $12.33TCGplayer $12.06eBay $11.99

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?▲ 8.9%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Cleffa #17 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Cleffa at a glance

  • Cardmarket trend price €2.86.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $14.17 (Reverse Holofoil).
  • From HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
  • Rarity: Rare.
  • Recent averages: €3.41 (7d), €3.13 (30d).
Market prices

Cleffa price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Cleffa #17.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$14.17
TCGplayer market
Low
$10.00
Mid
$54.79
High
—
Normal
$6.24
TCGplayer market
Low
$4.49
Mid
$5.64
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€2.86
Avg sold
€3.36
Lowest NM
€0.49
7-day avg
€3.41
30-day avg
€3.13

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Cleffa #17

Card #17 of HeartGold SoulSilver is Cleffa, a classic-era Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series (2010). A Colorless-type (30 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and currently trades at $14.17 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $10.00 to —.

Card lore
“Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.”

Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #17 card.

Card facts

Set
HeartGold SoulSilver
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number
#17 / 123
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Masakazu Fukuda
HP
30
Type
Colorless
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#173
Released
2010/02/10
Card text

Cleffa attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Cleffa #17 — the playability layer behind the price.

Poke-BODY

Sweet Sleeping Face

As long as Cleffa is Asleep, prevent all damage done to Cleffa by attacks.

Eeeeeeek

Shuffle your hand into your deck, then draw 6 cards. Cleffa is now Asleep.

Battle stats

Retreat cost
—
Ability
Sweet Sleeping Face
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Cleffa price analysis

What drives the current market value of Cleffa #17.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($14.17), Normal ($6.24) — 2 versions in total.

At $14.17 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

In the $14.17 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

Cardmarket values Cleffa at a trend of €2.86, an average sold price of €3.36 and a near-mint floor of €0.49.

Price trend

Cleffa price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $14.17▲ 0% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $14.17

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €3.41 against a 30-day average of €3.13 (+8.9%).

Latest daily average €2.39 against a trend price of €2.86.

Cleffa has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $14.17 to $14.17; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€2.39
7-day avg€3.41
30-day avg€3.13
Trend price€2.86

Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$14.17
All-time low
$14.17
Off all-time high
-0%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$14.17
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $14.17high $14.17

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Cleffa?

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

The $14.17 market translates to a net of about $11.99 (eBay), $12.06 (TCGplayer), $13.11 (Cardmarket), $12.33 (Whatnot) or $14.17 (direct). That $2.18 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 Cleffa #17.

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Best net payout$14.17
Spread across platforms$2.18
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.1815.4%$11.99Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.1114.9%$12.06Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.067.5%$13.11Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$14.17Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.8413.0%$12.33Sell 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 Cleffa?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Cleffa #17 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Cleffa #17.

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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 $14.17 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 $60.15 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$12.33
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$60.15
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-41.6% 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

Cleffa within HeartGold SoulSilver

Cleffa ranks #70 of 106 tracked HeartGold SoulSilver cards by market value, against a set median of $20.68.

It sits in the top 35% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.

Rank in set
#70
of 106 tracked
Set median
$20.68
Rarity
Rare
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Full HeartGold SoulSilver report →
Value drivers

What makes Cleffa valuable

  • At Rare rarity, Cleffa is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • With steady supply, Cleffa is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
  • Classic-era cards like Cleffa (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
  • Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Cleffa is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Cleffa

  • HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.41 and €3.13) to time entries and exits.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $14.17 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.17 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Cleffa can realise well above the $10.00 low end.
FAQ

Cleffa value questions

What is Cleffa #17 worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $14.17 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $10.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.86.

Will Cleffa hold its value?

Short-term momentum is rising (+8.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

How rare is Cleffa?

Cleffa is a Rare card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

What print variants exist for Cleffa?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.17), Normal ($6.24). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Cleffa sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.17. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Cleffa cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.

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