Bastiodon #85
Bastiodon #85 sits in the Mega Evolution series and carries a live market value of $9.31, 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.
Bastiodon #85 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Bastiodon at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €9.07.
- Short-term trend -4.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Trades around $9.31 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Promo.
- Set: MEP Black Star Promos (Mega Evolution, 2025).
Bastiodon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Bastiodon #85.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/30.
- Low
- $6.75
- Mid
- $9.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/30.
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About Bastiodon #85
Printed as #85 in MEP Black Star Promos, Bastiodon belongs to the Mega Evolution series and dates to 2025. The card carries 160 HP and Metal typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Minahamu illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $9.31, with listings from $6.75 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- MEP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Mega Evolution
- Number
- #85
- Rarity
- Promo
- Illustrator
- Minahamu
- HP
- 160
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Shieldon
- Released
- 2025/09/26
Bastiodon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Bastiodon #85 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ancient Bulwark
As long as this Pokémon is on your Bench, prevent all damage done to each of your Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon that have 2 or less Energy attached.
Hammer In
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Ancient Bulwark
- Attacks
- 1
Bastiodon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Bastiodon #85.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($9.31) — 1 version in total.
In the $9.31 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $9.31 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Bastiodon at a trend of €9.07, an average sold price of €9.42 and a near-mint floor of €4.95.
Bastiodon price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €9.05 against a 30-day average of €9.48 (-4.5%).
Single-day average: €9.00; Cardmarket trend price €9.07.
Tracking history for Bastiodon begins October 30, 2026 with a recorded market value of $9.31; the high/low, drawdown and volatility fingerprint builds from the second daily snapshot.
Cardmarket averages
How much would you net selling Bastiodon?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $9.31 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $7.78 via eBay's default tier, $7.82 on TCGplayer, $8.49 on Cardmarket, $8.00 on Whatnot and $9.31 selling directly — a $1.53 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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 Bastiodon?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Bastiodon #85 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 $9.31 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 $55.29 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-53.7% 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.
Bastiodon within MEP Black Star Promos
Bastiodon ranks #35 of 56 tracked MEP Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $11.30.
That is 18% below the middle of the set — a top-39% position.
The set's top card is Paradise Resort (#92), valued at $389.99.
What makes Bastiodon valuable
- Bastiodon is a Metal card with 160 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Bastiodon is a Promo, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Bastiodon is a contemporary card (2025), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
- The Minahamu artwork gives Bastiodon appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Bastiodon
- For Bastiodon, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Promo cards; a clean copy of Bastiodon can realise well above the $6.75 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $9.31 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- MEP Black Star Promos was released in 2025; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Bastiodon has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Bastiodon value questions
What is the value of Bastiodon?
The current TCGplayer market value is $9.31 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $6.75 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €9.07.
Should I buy Bastiodon?
As a contemporary Promo card it is trending down in the short term (-4.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Bastiodon rare?
Bastiodon is a Promo card from MEP Black Star Promos (Mega Evolution series, 2025). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Bastiodon have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($9.31). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Bastiodon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.31. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Bastiodon's value?
Four factors dominate: the Promo rarity tier, the contemporary Mega Evolution set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Minahamu also matters to collector demand.
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