Larvitar #203
Larvitar #203 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $5.61, 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.
Larvitar #203 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Larvitar at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €3.44 (EUR).
- 7-day average €3.08; 30-day average €3.34.
- From Obsidian Flames (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Trades around $5.61 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
Larvitar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Larvitar #203.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $6.44
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Larvitar #203
Larvitar is the #203 of 197 card in Obsidian Flames, a contemporary set released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. The card carries 70 HP and Fighting typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and currently trades at $5.61 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.00 to —.
“Born deep underground, this Pokémon becomes a pupa after eating enough dirt to make a mountain.”
Printed flavour text on the Obsidian Flames #203 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #203 / 197
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #246
- Released
- 2023/08/11
Larvitar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Larvitar #203 — the playability layer behind the price.
Corkscrew Punch
Confront
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Larvitar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Larvitar #203.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $5.61.
In the $5.61 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $5.61 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €3.44, with an average sold price of €3.41 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.00.
Larvitar price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €3.08 against a 30-day average of €3.34 (-7.8%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.81, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €3.44.
Larvitar has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $4.92 to $5.61; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 Larvitar?
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Selling Larvitar at $5.61 nets roughly $4.57 on eBay, $4.59 on TCGplayer, $4.98 via Cardmarket, $4.70 on Whatnot or $5.61 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.04.
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.
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Should you grade Larvitar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Larvitar #203 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 $5.61 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 $51.59 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.6% 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.
Larvitar within Obsidian Flames
By market value Larvitar sits at #15 of 15 in Obsidian Flames (set median $13.06).
That is 57% below the middle of the set — a top-7% position.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#223), valued at $89.04.
What makes Larvitar valuable
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Larvitar is sought by players and collectors alike.
- As a Illustration Rare, Larvitar sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- The Miki Tanaka artwork gives Larvitar appeal beyond pure playability.
- With steady supply, Larvitar is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Larvitar
- Obsidian Flames was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Larvitar can realise well above the $3.00 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.08 and €3.34) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.61 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Larvitar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Larvitar value questions
How much is Larvitar worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $5.61 (low $3.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.44.
Is Larvitar a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-7.8%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Larvitar?
Larvitar is a Illustration Rare card from Obsidian Flames (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Larvitar are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.61). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Larvitar?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.61. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Larvitar cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
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