Yveltal Pokémon card #205
Illustration RarePokémon
Paradox Rift·Scarlet & Violet series·#205

Yveltal #205

📉 Dip Alert

Yveltal #205 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $27.99, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$27.99
Cardmarket (EUR)
€14.17
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 3.2%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Yveltal #205 today, you'd net about
$27.99after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $27.99Cardmarket $26.24Whatnot $24.64TCGplayer $24.12eBay $23.98

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?▲ 3.2%
Steady

Yveltal #205 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.

Yveltal at a glance

  • Illustration Rare rarity.
  • Set: Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet, 2023).
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €14.17.
  • Recent averages: €15.64 (7d), €15.16 (30d).
  • Trades around $27.99 on TCGplayer.
Market prices

Yveltal price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Yveltal #205.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$27.99
TCGplayer market
Low
$23.90
Mid
$30.00
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€14.17
Avg sold
€15.17
Lowest NM
€6.00
7-day avg
€15.64
30-day avg
€15.16

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Yveltal #205

Card #205 of Paradox Rift is Yveltal, a contemporary Pokémon card from the Scarlet & Violet series (2023). A Darkness-type (130 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Masako Tomii and currently trades at $27.99 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $23.90 to —.

Card lore
“When its life comes to an end, it absorbs the life energy of every living thing and turns into a cocoon once more.”

Printed flavour text on the Paradox Rift #205 card.

Card facts

Set
Paradox Rift
Series
Scarlet & Violet
Number
#205 / 182
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Illustrator
Masako Tomii
HP
130
Type
Darkness
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#717
Released
2023/11/03
Card text

Yveltal attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Yveltal #205 — the playability layer behind the price.

ColorlessColorless

Cross-Cut

30+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 60 more damage.

DarknessDarknessColorless

Dark Edge

120

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Battle stats

Weakness
Lightning ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Yveltal price analysis

What drives the current market value of Yveltal #205.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($27.99).

This $27.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

A $27.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €14.17, with an average sold price of €15.17 and a lowest near-mint ask of €6.00.

Price trend

Yveltal price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $29.19▼ 4.1% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $27.99

The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €15.64, 3.2% above the 30-day average of €15.16.

The most recent 24-hour average is €13.16, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €14.17.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Yveltal, with a recorded low of $27.99 and high of $29.19; 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 4.1%.

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

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€13.16
7-day avg€15.64
30-day avg€15.16
Trend price€14.17

Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.90 (-3.1%)New recorded low
All-time high
$29.19
All-time low
$27.99
Off all-time high
-4.1%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-4.1%
Max drawdown
-4.1%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1.6%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$27.99
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $27.99high $29.19

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Yveltal?

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

On a $27.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $23.98 via eBay's default tier, $24.12 on TCGplayer, $26.24 on Cardmarket, $24.64 on Whatnot and $27.99 selling directly — a $4.01 spread after fees and typical shipping.

With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Yveltal #205.

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Best net payout$27.99
Spread across platforms$4.01
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$4.0114.3%$23.98Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.8713.8%$24.12Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.756.3%$26.24Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$27.99Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.3512.0%$24.64Sell 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 Yveltal?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Yveltal #205 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Yveltal #205.

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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 $27.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $20.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.97 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-7.4% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$24.35
Net as PSA 9
$3.83
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$45.23
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$73.97
Expected value
$19.33
Expected profit
—
-7.4% 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

Yveltal within Paradox Rift

Within Paradox Rift it is the #12 most valuable of 53 tracked cards; the set median is $13.06.

It sits in the top 79% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Groudon (#199), valued at $92.12.

Rank in set
#12
of 53 tracked
Set median
$13.06
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Series
Scarlet & Violet
Full Paradox Rift report →
Value drivers

What makes Yveltal valuable

  • Priced at $27.99 with steady supply, Yveltal sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • As a Illustration Rare, Yveltal sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
  • Yveltal is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
  • Its Darkness typing means Yveltal has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Masako Tomii illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Yveltal

  • For Yveltal, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€15.64 and €15.16) to time entries and exits.
  • Paradox Rift was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Bulk lots of Yveltal can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $27.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
FAQ

Yveltal value questions

How much is Yveltal worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $27.99 (low $23.90, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €14.17.

Will Yveltal hold its value?

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 Yveltal?

Yveltal is a 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 Yveltal are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($27.99). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Yveltal?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Yveltal cost what it does?

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

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