Orthworm #224
From Paldea Evolved, Orthworm (#224) is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card valued at $6.37 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.
Orthworm #224 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Orthworm at a glance
- Live market value $6.37 for the Holofoil print.
- Illustration Rare rarity.
- 7-day average €4.90; 30-day average €4.93.
- From Paldea Evolved (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
- Cardmarket values it at €5.05 (EUR).
Orthworm price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Orthworm #224.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.50
- Mid
- $6.89
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Orthworm a good deal?
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About Orthworm #224
Orthworm is the #224 of 193 card in Paldea Evolved, a contemporary set released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. A Metal-type (130 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by OKACHEKE and currently trades at $6.37 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $4.50 to —.
“When attacked, this Pokémon will wield the tendrils on its body like fists and pelt the opponent with a storm of punches.”
Printed flavour text on the Paldea Evolved #224 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldea Evolved
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #224 / 193
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- OKACHEKE
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #968
- Released
- 2023/06/09
Orthworm attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Orthworm #224 — the playability layer behind the price.
Nutritional Iron
If this Pokémon has 3 or more {M} Energy attached, it gets +100 HP.
Shoot Through
This attack also does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Nutritional Iron
- Attacks
- 1
Orthworm price analysis
What drives the current market value of Orthworm #224.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($6.37).
At $6.37 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$6.37 gives Orthworm real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €5.05, with an average sold price of €7.51 and a lowest near-mint ask of €2.00.
Orthworm price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €4.90, 0.6% below the 30-day average of €4.93.
Single-day average: €4.26; Cardmarket trend price €5.05.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $6.15–$6.42. The most recent snapshot of $6.37 sits 81% up that range, 0.8% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 4.2%.
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 Orthworm?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.37 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.23 via eBay's default tier, $5.26 on TCGplayer, $5.70 on Cardmarket, $5.38 on Whatnot and $6.37 selling directly — a $1.14 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a illustration rare card, Orthworm sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Orthworm #224.
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 Orthworm?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Orthworm #224 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Orthworm #224.
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 $6.37 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 $52.34 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.2% 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.
Orthworm within Paldea Evolved
Orthworm ranks #57 of 62 tracked Paldea Evolved cards by market value, against a set median of $14.96.
It sits in the top 10% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Magikarp (#203), valued at $311.34.
What makes Orthworm valuable
- The OKACHEKE artwork gives Orthworm appeal beyond pure playability.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Orthworm is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Orthworm
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.37 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.37 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.90 and €4.93) to time entries and exits.
- For Orthworm, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Orthworm can realise well above the $4.50 low end.
Orthworm value questions
What is Orthworm #224 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $6.37 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $4.50 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €5.05.
Is Orthworm a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Orthworm?
Orthworm is a Illustration Rare card from Paldea Evolved (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Orthworm have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.37). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Orthworm?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.37. 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 Orthworm?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by OKACHEKE also matters to collector demand.
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