Minun #12
📉 Dip AlertMinun #12 sits in the POP series and carries a live market value of $5.43, 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.
Minun #12 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Minun at a glance
- Recent averages: €1.60 (7d), €2.64 (30d).
- Common rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €4.23.
- From POP Series 1 (POP), released 2004.
- Live market value $5.43 for the Normal print.
Minun price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Minun #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $0.99
- Mid
- $5.95
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Minun #12
Minun is the #12 of 17 card in POP Series 1, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the POP series. A Lightning-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $5.43 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $0.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 1
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #12 / 17
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #312
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Minun attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Minun #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Wave
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Spark
Choose 2 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to each of those Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Minun price analysis
What drives the current market value of Minun #12.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($5.43).
$5.43 gives Minun real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$5.43 gives Minun real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Minun trends at €4.23 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.48, lowest NM €0.15).
Minun price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.60 over 7 days versus €2.64 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-39.4%).
Latest daily average €0.50 against a trend price of €4.23.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Minun, with a recorded low of $5.41 and high of $5.43; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Minun?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.43 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.41 via eBay's default tier, $4.44 on TCGplayer, $4.81 on Cardmarket, $4.54 on Whatnot and $5.43 selling directly — a $1.02 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 Minun #12.
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 Minun?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Minun #12 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.
At $5.43 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 $51.40 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.2% 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.
Minun within POP Series 1
Minun ranks #12 of 12 tracked POP Series 1 cards by market value, against a set median of $16.13.
It sits in the top 8% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#3), valued at $356.33.
What makes Minun valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- At Common rarity, Minun is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Lightning typing means Minun has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Minun
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $5.43 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.43 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Minun can realise well above the $0.99 low end.
- For Minun, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Minun can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Minun value questions
How much is Minun worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.43 for the Normal printing, with a low of $0.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.23.
Will Minun hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era POP set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Minun rare?
Minun is a Common card from POP Series 1 (POP series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Minun are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($5.43). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Minun sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.43. 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 Minun?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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