Tulip #259
📉 Dip AlertFrom Paradox Rift, Tulip (#259) is a Special Illustration Rare Trainer card valued at $7.82 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.
Tulip #259 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Tulip at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €5.38 (EUR).
- Paradox Rift, Scarlet & Violet series, 2023.
- Recent averages: €5.56 (7d), €6.17 (30d).
- Live market value $7.82 for the Holofoil print.
- Special Illustration Rare rarity.
Tulip price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tulip #259.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.75
- Mid
- $8.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Tulip #259
Card #259 of Paradox Rift is Tulip, a contemporary Trainer card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). It is a Trainer of the Supporter type, valued by players and collectors.
Artwork is by AKIRA EGAWA; the Holofoil printing sits around $7.82, spanning $6.75–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Paradox Rift
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #259 / 182
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- AKIRA EGAWA
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2023/11/03
Tulip attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Tulip #259 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Tulip price analysis
What drives the current market value of Tulip #259.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $7.82.
$7.82 gives Tulip real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $7.82 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Tulip trends at €5.38 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.31, lowest NM €2.50).
Tulip price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €5.56, 9.9% below the 30-day average of €6.17.
Single-day average: €6.45; Cardmarket trend price €5.38.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Tulip, with a recorded low of $7.82 and high of $8.24; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 5.1% 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 · 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 Tulip?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $7.82 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $6.48 via eBay's default tier, $6.52 on TCGplayer, $7.08 on Cardmarket, $6.67 on Whatnot and $7.82 selling directly — a $1.34 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a special illustration rare card, Tulip 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 Tulip #259.
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 Tulip?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tulip #259 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Tulip #259.
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 $7.82 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 $53.79 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-57.9% 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.
Tulip within Paradox Rift
Tulip ranks #40 of 53 tracked Paradox Rift cards by market value, against a set median of $13.06.
That is 40% below the middle of the set — a top-26% position.
The set's top card is Groudon (#199), valued at $92.12.
What makes Tulip valuable
- AKIRA EGAWA illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Special Illustration Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Tulip
- For Tulip, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.56 and €6.17) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $7.82 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Tulip has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.82 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Tulip value questions
How much is Tulip worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $7.82 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $6.75 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €5.38.
Should I buy Tulip?
Short-term momentum is softening (-9.9%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Tulip rare?
Tulip is a Special Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Tulip are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.82). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Tulip sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.82. 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 Tulip?
Four factors dominate: the Special Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by AKIRA EGAWA also matters to collector demand.
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