Slowpoke #81
🔥 Hot MoveSlowpoke is card #81 from HeartGold SoulSilver, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $26.75 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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 Slowpoke #81 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Slowpoke at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €0.74 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
- Short-term trend 30.9% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $26.75 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Slowpoke price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowpoke #81.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $18.00
- Mid
- $29.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.50
- Mid
- $4.69
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slowpoke #81
Printed as #81 in HeartGold SoulSilver, Slowpoke belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. A Water-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $26.75, with listings from $18.00 to —.
“It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won’t even notice for a whole day.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #81 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #81 / 123
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Slowpoke attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowpoke #81 — the playability layer behind the price.
Whimsy Tackle
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Slowpoke price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowpoke #81.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $26.75, Normal at $4.78.
At $26.75, Slowpoke draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $26.75, Slowpoke draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Slowpoke at a trend of €0.74, an average sold price of €0.60 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Slowpoke price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €0.72, 30.9% above the 30-day average of €0.55.
Latest daily average €0.10 against a trend price of €0.74.
Slowpoke has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $25.89 to $26.97; the latest value sits at 80% of that recorded range and 0.8% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.8%.
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 Slowpoke?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $26.75 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $22.91 via eBay's default tier, $23.04 on TCGplayer, $25.06 on Cardmarket, $23.53 on Whatnot and $26.75 selling directly — a $3.84 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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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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 Slowpoke?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slowpoke #81 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 $26.75 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $18.19 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $72.72 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-9.4% 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.
Slowpoke within HeartGold SoulSilver
Within HeartGold SoulSilver it is the #42 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $20.68.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 61%.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Slowpoke valuable
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Slowpoke is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Slowpoke comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- At Common rarity, Slowpoke is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- At $26.75 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Slowpoke
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $26.75 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Slowpoke 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 $26.75 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Slowpoke, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Slowpoke value questions
What is the value of Slowpoke?
Slowpoke trades near $26.75 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $18.00–—; Cardmarket shows €0.74.
Should I buy Slowpoke?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (30.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Slowpoke rare?
Slowpoke is a Common 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.
Does Slowpoke have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($26.75), Normal ($4.78). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Slowpoke?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $26.75. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Slowpoke cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.
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