Mr. Briney’s Compassion #8
As card #8 in POP Series 2, Mr. Briney’s Compassion is a Uncommon Trainer card worth about $15.40 ungraded.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Mr. Briney’s Compassion #8. Sell on your own schedule.
Mr. Briney’s Compassion at a glance
- POP Series 2, POP series, 2005.
- Current TCGplayer market value $15.40 (Normal).
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Mr. Briney’s Compassion price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mr. Briney’s Compassion #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.03
- Mid
- $14.10
- High
- —
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Is this Mr. Briney’s Compassion a good deal?
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About Mr. Briney’s Compassion #8
Card #8 of POP Series 2 is Mr. Briney’s Compassion, a classic-era Trainer card from the POP series (2005). As a Trainer card (Supporter), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Normal printing sits around $15.40, spanning $9.03–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 2
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #8 / 17
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2005/08/01
Mr. Briney’s Compassion attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mr. Briney’s Compassion #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Mr. Briney’s Compassion price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mr. Briney’s Compassion #8.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($15.40).
In the $15.40 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $15.40 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Mr. Briney’s Compassion, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Mr. Briney’s Compassion price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $15.40–$15.40. The most recent snapshot of $15.40 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 Mr. Briney’s Compassion?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Mr. Briney’s Compassion at $15.40 nets roughly $13.06 on eBay, $13.14 on TCGplayer, $14.28 via Cardmarket, $13.42 on Whatnot or $15.40 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.34.
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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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 Mr. Briney’s Compassion?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mr. Briney’s Compassion #8 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 $15.40 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 $61.38 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-38.9% 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.
Mr. Briney’s Compassion within POP Series 2
Within POP Series 2 it is the #11 most valuable of 13 tracked cards; the set median is $49.17.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 23%.
The set's top card is Pikachu (#16), valued at $62.40.
What makes Mr. Briney’s Compassion valuable
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Classic-era cards like Mr. Briney’s Compassion (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Mr. Briney’s Compassion
- For Mr. Briney’s Compassion, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Mr. Briney’s Compassion can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Mr. Briney’s Compassion can realise well above the $9.03 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $15.40 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Mr. Briney’s Compassion value questions
How much is Mr. Briney’s Compassion worth?
Mr. Briney’s Compassion trades near $15.40 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $9.03–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Mr. Briney’s Compassion hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Mr. Briney’s Compassion rare?
Mr. Briney’s Compassion is a Uncommon card from POP Series 2 (POP series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Mr. Briney’s Compassion?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($15.40). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Mr. Briney’s Compassion sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.40. 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 Mr. Briney’s Compassion?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
