Plusle #5
Plusle is card #5 from POP Series 3, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $45.28 for its 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.
Plusle #5 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Plusle at a glance
- From POP Series 3 (POP), released 2006.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €29.42.
- Recent averages: €27.37 (7d), €29.49 (30d).
- Live market value $45.28 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Rare.
Plusle price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Plusle #5.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $46.99
- Mid
- $72.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $44.59
- Mid
- $44.59
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Plusle #5
Printed as #5 in POP Series 3, Plusle belongs to the POP series and dates to 2006. The card carries 50 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Sumiyoshi Kizuki; the Holofoil printing sits around $45.28, spanning $46.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 3
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #5 / 17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2006/04/01
Plusle attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Plusle #5 — the playability layer behind the price.
Cheer Up
Draw a card. If you have Minun in play, draw 2 cards instead.
Positive Ion
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 10 more damage.
Body Bolt
Choose 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon that has any Poké-Bodies. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Metal -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 3
Plusle price analysis
What drives the current market value of Plusle #5.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $45.28, Normal at $34.99.
This $45.28 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $45.28, Plusle draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Plusle trends at €29.42 on Cardmarket (avg sold €34.95, lowest NM €10.00).
Plusle price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €27.37 against a 30-day average of €29.49 (-7.2%).
Single-day average: €34.95; Cardmarket trend price €29.42.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Plusle, with a recorded low of $45.28 and high of $45.28; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% 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 Plusle?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $45.28 market translates to a net of about $38.98 (eBay), $39.21 (TCGplayer), $42.67 (Cardmarket), $40.04 (Whatnot) or $45.28 (direct). That $6.30 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
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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 Plusle?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Plusle #5 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $45.28 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $58.49 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $91.25 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.88 (15.1% 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.
Plusle within POP Series 3
By market value Plusle sits at #7 of 15 in POP Series 3 (set median $38.81).
It sits in the top 60% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Blastoise (#1), valued at $217.50.
What makes Plusle valuable
- The Sumiyoshi Kizuki artwork gives Plusle appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its Lightning typing means Plusle has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Priced at $45.28 with steady supply, Plusle sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Plusle is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era cards like Plusle (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Plusle
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Plusle can realise well above the $46.99 low end.
- For Plusle, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- POP Series 3 was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $45.28 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€27.37 and €29.49) to time entries and exits.
Plusle value questions
What is Plusle #5 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $45.28 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $46.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €29.42.
Is Plusle a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-7.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Plusle?
Plusle is a Rare card from POP Series 3 (POP series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Plusle are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($45.28), Normal ($34.99). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Plusle?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.28. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Plusle's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.
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