Slaking #16
Slaking #16 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $6.64, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Demand for Slaking #16 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Slaking at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare Holo.
- Current TCGplayer market value $6.64 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €2.60 (EUR).
- Platinum, Platinum series, 2009.
- Short-term trend 4.5% (7d vs 30d).
Slaking price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slaking #16.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.49
- Mid
- $9.70
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.73
- Mid
- $4.13
- 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 Slaking #16
Platinum placed Slaking at #16; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2009 within the Platinum series. A Colorless-type (150 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $6.64, with listings from $3.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #16 / 127
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 150
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Vigoroth
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Slaking attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slaking #16 — the playability layer behind the price.
Lazy Paunch
If Slaking used any attacks during your last turn, Slaking can't attack.
Best Dash
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Slaking by attacks is increased by 50 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Lazy Paunch
- Attacks
- 1
Slaking price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slaking #16.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $6.64, Holofoil at $5.00.
$6.64 gives Slaking real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $6.64 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Slaking at a trend of €2.60, an average sold price of €2.14 and a near-mint floor of €0.33.
Slaking price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €2.53 against a 30-day average of €2.42 (+4.5%).
Single-day average: €3.23; Cardmarket trend price €2.60.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $6.64–$6.64. The most recent snapshot of $6.64 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Slaking?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.64 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.46 via eBay's default tier, $5.49 on TCGplayer, $5.96 on Cardmarket, $5.62 on Whatnot and $6.64 selling directly — a $1.18 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare holo card, Slaking 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 Slaking #16.
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 Slaking?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slaking #16 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Slaking #16.
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 $6.64 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 $52.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.4% 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.
Slaking within Platinum
By market value Slaking sits at #79 of 89 in Platinum (set median $18.33).
It sits in the top 12% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Slaking valuable
- Rare Holo status puts Slaking among the scarcer pulls in Platinum.
- With steady supply, Slaking is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Classic-era cards like Slaking (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Slaking is a Colorless card with 150 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Slaking
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.53 and €2.42) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.64 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Slaking, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Slaking can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Slaking can realise well above the $3.49 low end.
Slaking value questions
What is Slaking #16 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $6.64 (low $3.49, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.60.
Will Slaking hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+4.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Slaking?
Slaking is a Rare Holo card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Slaking have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.64), Holofoil ($5.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Slaking?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.64. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Slaking's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
Other Slaking cards
Slaking appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
