Lanturn #38
Lanturn #38 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $37.00, 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.
Lanturn #38 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Lanturn at a glance
- Uncommon rarity.
- Hidden Legends, EX series, 2004.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.66.
- Short-term trend 1.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $37.00 (Reverse Holofoil).
Lanturn price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lanturn #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $14.52
- Mid
- $40.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.85
- Mid
- $3.92
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lanturn #38
Card #38 of Hidden Legends is Lanturn, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2004). A Lightning-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Aya Kusube and currently trades at $37.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $14.52 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #38 / 101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Chinchou
- Pokédex
- #171
- Released
- 2004/06/01
Lanturn attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lanturn #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Grounding
Once during your opponent's turn, when any of your Pokémon is Knocked Out by your opponent's attacks, you may use this power. Choose a basic Energy card discarded from the Knocked Out Pokémon and attach it to Lanturn. You can't use more than 1 Energy Grounding Poké-Power each turn.
Lightning Strike
You may discard all Lightning Energy attached to Lanturn. If you do, this attack's base damage is 90 instead of 50.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Energy Grounding
- Attacks
- 1
Lanturn price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lanturn #38.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($37.00), Normal ($2.83).
This $37.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $37.00, Lanturn draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Lanturn trends at €1.66 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.82, lowest NM €0.25).
Lanturn price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.45 over 7 days versus €1.43 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+1.4%).
Latest daily average €1.47 against a trend price of €1.66.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Lanturn, with a recorded low of $37.00 and high of $37.00; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Lanturn?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $37.00 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $31.80 via eBay's default tier, $31.98 on TCGplayer, $34.80 on Cardmarket, $32.67 on Whatnot and $37.00 selling directly — a $5.20 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lanturn #38.
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 Lanturn?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lanturn #38 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Lanturn #38.
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 $37.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $40.48 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $82.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $4.31 (5.6% 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.
Lanturn within Hidden Legends
Within Hidden Legends it is the #33 most valuable of 97 tracked cards; the set median is $27.32.
That is 35% above the middle of the set — a top-67% position.
The set's top card is Dark Celebi (#4), valued at $499.99.
What makes Lanturn valuable
- A $37.00 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- At Uncommon rarity, Lanturn is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Aya Kusube artwork gives Lanturn appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Lanturn is a Lightning card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Lanturn
- For Lanturn, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Lanturn can realise well above the $14.52 low end.
- Hidden Legends was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.45 and €1.43) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Lanturn can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Lanturn value questions
What is the value of Lanturn?
The current TCGplayer market value is $37.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $14.52 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.66.
Is Lanturn a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (+1.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Lanturn?
Lanturn is a Uncommon card from Hidden Legends (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Lanturn are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($37.00), Normal ($2.83). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Lanturn sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $37.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Lanturn's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
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