Tinkatuff Pokémon card #217
Illustration RarePokémon
Paldea Evolved·Scarlet & Violet series·#217

Tinkatuff #217

📉 Dip Alert

Tinkatuff #217 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $31.12, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$31.12
Cardmarket (EUR)
€12.50
Print variants
1
7d trend
▼ 11.3%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Tinkatuff #217 today, you'd net about
$31.12after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $31.12Cardmarket $29.21Whatnot $27.43TCGplayer $26.85eBay $26.70

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 11.3%
Cooling off ▼

Tinkatuff #217 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Tinkatuff at a glance

  • Set: Paldea Evolved (Scarlet & Violet, 2023).
  • Live market value $31.12 for the Holofoil print.
  • Cardmarket values it at €12.50 (EUR).
  • Rarity tier — Illustration Rare.
  • Recent averages: €12.09 (7d), €13.63 (30d).
Market prices

Tinkatuff price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tinkatuff #217.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$31.12
TCGplayer market
Low
$28.00
Mid
$32.99
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€12.50
Avg sold
€13.91
Lowest NM
€5.00
7-day avg
€12.09
30-day avg
€13.63

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Tinkatuff #217

Card #217 of Paldea Evolved is Tinkatuff, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). The card carries 90 HP and Psychic typing, with a Stage 1 designation.

The card is illustrated by Tika Matsuno and currently trades at $31.12 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $28.00 to —.

Card lore
“This Pokémon will attack groups of Pawniard and Bisharp, gathering metal from them in order to create a large and sturdy hammer.”

Printed flavour text on the Paldea Evolved #217 card.

Card facts

Set
Paldea Evolved
Series
Scarlet & Violet
Number
#217 / 193
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Illustrator
Tika Matsuno
HP
90
Type
Psychic
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Tinkatink
Pokédex
#958
Released
2023/06/09
Card text

Tinkatuff attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Tinkatuff #217 — the playability layer behind the price.

ColorlessColorless

Play Rough

30+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.

PsychicColorlessColorless

Pulverizing Press

60

This attack's damage isn't affected by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Battle stats

Weakness
Metal ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Tinkatuff price analysis

What drives the current market value of Tinkatuff #217.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($31.12).

A $31.12 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

A $31.12 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

Cardmarket values Tinkatuff at a trend of €12.50, an average sold price of €13.91 and a near-mint floor of €5.00.

Price trend

Tinkatuff price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $33.18▼ 6.2% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $31.12

Recent sales average €12.09 over 7 days versus €13.63 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-11.3%).

Single-day average: €15.55; Cardmarket trend price €12.50.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Tinkatuff, with a recorded low of $31.12 and high of $33.18; current value is at 0% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 1.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 6.2%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€15.55
7-day avg€12.09
30-day avg€13.63
Trend price€12.50

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $1.41 (-4.3%)New recorded low
All-time high
$33.18
All-time low
$31.12
Off all-time high
-6.2%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-6.2%
Max drawdown
-6.2%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1.6%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$31.12
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $31.12high $33.18

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Tinkatuff?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Tinkatuff at $31.12 nets roughly $26.70 on eBay, $26.85 on TCGplayer, $29.21 via Cardmarket, $27.43 on Whatnot or $31.12 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.42.

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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Tinkatuff #217.

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Best net payout$31.12
Spread across platforms$4.42
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$4.4214.2%$26.70Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$4.2713.7%$26.85Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.916.1%$29.21Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$31.12Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.6911.9%$27.43Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Tinkatuff?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tinkatuff #217 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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $31.12 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $27.69 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $77.09 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-2.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$27.07
Net as PSA 9
$8.74
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$54.76
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$77.09
Expected value
$25.30
Expected profit
—
-2.5% ROI

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.

Set context

Tinkatuff within Paldea Evolved

Tinkatuff ranks #13 of 62 tracked Paldea Evolved cards by market value, against a set median of $14.96.

It sits in the top 81% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Magikarp (#203), valued at $311.34.

Rank in set
#13
of 62 tracked
Set median
$14.96
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Series
Scarlet & Violet
Full Paldea Evolved report →
Value drivers

What makes Tinkatuff valuable

  • Contemporary-era cards like Tinkatuff (2023) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
  • Illustration Rare status puts Tinkatuff among the scarcer pulls in Paldea Evolved.
  • At $31.12 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
  • The Tika Matsuno artwork gives Tinkatuff appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Tinkatuff is a Psychic card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Tinkatuff

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€12.09 and €13.63) to time entries and exits.
  • For Tinkatuff, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Paldea Evolved was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $31.12 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 $31.12 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
FAQ

Tinkatuff value questions

What is Tinkatuff #217 worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $31.12 (low $28.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €12.50.

Will Tinkatuff hold its value?

Short-term momentum is softening (-11.3%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.

Is Tinkatuff rare?

Tinkatuff 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.

Which versions of Tinkatuff are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($31.12). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Tinkatuff?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $31.12. 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 Tinkatuff?

Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Tika Matsuno also matters to collector demand.

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