Dark Quilava #39
📉 Dip AlertFrom Neo Destiny, Dark Quilava (#39) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $5.08 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Dark Quilava #39 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dark Quilava at a glance
- Trades around $5.08 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Neo Destiny, Neo series, 2002.
- Recent averages: €4.60 (7d), €5.25 (30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €5.17 (EUR).
Dark Quilava price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Quilava #39.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/27.
- Low
- $1.52
- Mid
- $3.62
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/27.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Dark Quilava a good deal?
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About Dark Quilava #39
Printed as #39 in Neo Destiny, Dark Quilava belongs to the Neo series and dates to 2002. A Fire-type (60 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $5.08 for the Unlimited printing, with a low-to-high range of $1.52 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #39 / 105
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Cyndaquil
- Released
- 2002/02/28
Dark Quilava attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Quilava #39 — the playability layer behind the price.
Incinerate
Show the top card of your opponent's deck to all players. If it's a Trainer card, discard it.
Rushing Magma
Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. (If there are fewer than 5 cards in your deck, discard all of them.) This attack does 20 damage for each Energy card you discarded in this way.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Quilava price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Quilava #39.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Unlimited ($5.08).
$5.08 gives Dark Quilava real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $5.08 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €5.17, with an average sold price of €5.52 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Dark Quilava price history & movement
Recent sales average €4.60 over 7 days versus €5.25 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-12.4%).
Single-day average: €1.99; Cardmarket trend price €5.17.
Dark Quilava has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.08 to $25.36; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 80% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 38% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 80% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Dark Quilava?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.08 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.11 via eBay's default tier, $4.13 on TCGplayer, $4.48 on Cardmarket, $4.23 on Whatnot and $5.08 selling directly — a $0.97 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Dark Quilava #39.
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 Dark Quilava?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Quilava #39 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Dark Quilava #39.
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 $5.08 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 $51.06 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.3% 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.
Dark Quilava within Neo Destiny
By market value Dark Quilava sits at #72 of 72 in Neo Destiny (set median $24.46).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 1%.
The set's top card is Shining Celebi (#106), valued at $1,801.00.
What makes Dark Quilava valuable
- The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork gives Dark Quilava appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Dark Quilava is sought by players and collectors alike.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Dark Quilava
- Neo Destiny was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $5.08 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Dark Quilava can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dark Quilava has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.60 and €5.25) to time entries and exits.
Dark Quilava value questions
What is Dark Quilava #39 worth?
Dark Quilava trades near $5.08 on TCGplayer (Unlimited), ranging $1.52–—; Cardmarket shows €5.17.
Is Dark Quilava a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-12.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Dark Quilava?
Dark Quilava is a Uncommon card from Neo Destiny (Neo series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Dark Quilava have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($5.08). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Dark Quilava sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.08. 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 Dark Quilava?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
