Slowpoke #73
📉 Dip AlertFrom Neo Genesis, Slowpoke (#73) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $7.91 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.
Slowpoke #73 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Slowpoke at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €2.38 (EUR).
- Recent averages: €1.97 (7d), €2.81 (30d).
- Live market value $7.91 for the Unlimited print.
- Rarity: Common.
- Set: Neo Genesis (Neo, 2000).
Slowpoke price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slowpoke #73.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.68
- Mid
- $7.53
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slowpoke #73
Neo Genesis placed Slowpoke at #73; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2000 within the Neo series. A Psychic-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Tomokazu Komiya illustrated this card. Its Unlimited printing is priced near $7.91, with listings from $2.68 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 Neo Genesis #73 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Series
- Neo
- Number
- #73 / 111
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #79
- Released
- 2000/12/16
Slowpoke attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slowpoke #73 — the playability layer behind the price.
Psyshock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Water Gun
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Slowpoke but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Slowpoke price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slowpoke #73.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Unlimited ($7.91).
$7.91 gives Slowpoke real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $7.91 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.38, with an average sold price of €2.74 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.04.
Slowpoke price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.97, 29.9% below the 30-day average of €2.81.
Latest daily average €3.11 against a trend price of €2.38.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Slowpoke, with a recorded low of $7.91 and high of $18.88; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 25.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 58.1%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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.
The $7.91 market translates to a net of about $6.56 (eBay), $6.60 (TCGplayer), $7.16 (Cardmarket), $6.75 (Whatnot) or $7.91 (direct). That $1.35 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Slowpoke #73.
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 #73 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Slowpoke #73.
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 $7.91 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 $53.89 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-57.6% 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.
Slowpoke within Neo Genesis
By market value Slowpoke sits at #25 of 30 in Neo Genesis (set median $105.89).
That is 93% below the middle of the set — a top-20% position.
The set's top card is Lugia (#9), valued at $1,300.00.
What makes Slowpoke valuable
- At Common rarity, Slowpoke is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Tomokazu Komiya illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Slowpoke is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Vintage (2000) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
Buying & selling Slowpoke
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $7.91 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Slowpoke can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Slowpoke can realise well above the $2.68 low end.
- Neo Genesis was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Slowpoke, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Unlimited prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Slowpoke value questions
What is the value of Slowpoke?
The current TCGplayer market value is $7.91 for the Unlimited printing, with a low of $2.68 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.38.
Should I buy Slowpoke?
As a vintage-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-29.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Slowpoke?
Slowpoke is a Common card from Neo Genesis (Neo series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Slowpoke are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($7.91). 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 $7.91. 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 Slowpoke?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya also matters to collector demand.
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