Blaziken #3
Blaziken is card #3 from Platinum, a Rare Holo Pokémon card currently trading near $30.59 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Blaziken #3 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Blaziken at a glance
- Set: Platinum (Platinum, 2009).
- Rare Holo rarity.
- 7-day average €5.24; 30-day average €5.07.
- Current TCGplayer market value $30.59 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €5.58 (EUR).
Blaziken price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Blaziken #3.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.99
- Mid
- $48.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $23.97
- Mid
- $27.12
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Blaziken #3
Blaziken is the #3 of 127 card in Platinum, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 130 HP, printed as Stage 2.
Artwork is by Hajime Kusajima; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $30.59, spanning $39.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #3 / 127
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Combusken
- Pokédex
- #257
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Blaziken attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Blaziken #3 — the playability layer behind the price.
Fire Breath
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now Burned. This power can't be used if Blaziken is affected by a Special Condition.
Clutch
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Fire Spin
Discard 2 Energy attached to Blaziken.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water +30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Ability
- Fire Breath
- Attacks
- 2
Blaziken price analysis
What drives the current market value of Blaziken #3.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $30.59, Holofoil at $26.02.
At $30.59, Blaziken draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $30.59, Blaziken draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Blaziken trends at €5.58 on Cardmarket (avg sold €5.11, lowest NM €0.95).
Blaziken price history & movement
Recent sales average €5.24 over 7 days versus €5.07 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+3.4%).
Single-day average: €12.90; Cardmarket trend price €5.58.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $25.83–$30.59. The most recent snapshot of $30.59 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 8.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Blaziken?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Blaziken at $30.59 nets roughly $26.24 on eBay, $26.39 on TCGplayer, $28.71 via Cardmarket, $26.96 on Whatnot or $30.59 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.35.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Blaziken #3.
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 Blaziken?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Blaziken #3 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Blaziken #3.
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 $30.59 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $26.54 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $76.56 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-3.3% 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.
Blaziken within Platinum
By market value Blaziken sits at #27 of 89 in Platinum (set median $18.33).
It sits in the top 71% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Blaziken valuable
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Blaziken appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Blaziken is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Rare Holo is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Blaziken comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- A $30.59 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Blaziken
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $30.59 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.24 and €5.07) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Blaziken can realise well above the $39.99 low end.
- Bulk lots of Blaziken can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Platinum was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Blaziken value questions
How much is Blaziken worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $30.59 (low $39.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €5.58.
Is Blaziken a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare Holo card it is holding steady in the short term (3.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Blaziken?
Blaziken is a Rare Holo card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Blaziken?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($30.59), Holofoil ($26.02). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Blaziken sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $30.59. 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 Blaziken?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
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