Carvanha #51
📉 Dip AlertCarvanha #51 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $10.64, 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.
Carvanha #51 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Carvanha at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- Short-term trend -15.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.28.
- Current TCGplayer market value $10.64 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
Carvanha price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Carvanha #51.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.69
- Mid
- $94.83
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $0.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Carvanha #51
Ruby & Sapphire placed Carvanha at #51; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 40 HP, printed as Basic.
Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $10.64, with listings from $6.69 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #51 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #318
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Carvanha attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Carvanha #51 — the playability layer behind the price.
Rough Skin
If Carvanha is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Carvanha is Knocked Out), put 1 damage counter on the Attacking Pokémon.
Big Bite
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Rough Skin
- Attacks
- 1
Carvanha price analysis
What drives the current market value of Carvanha #51.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $10.64, Normal at $1.08.
$10.64 gives Carvanha real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $10.64 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Carvanha at a trend of €0.28, an average sold price of €0.26 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Carvanha price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.27 over 7 days versus €0.32 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-15.6%).
Latest daily average €0.10 against a trend price of €0.28.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Carvanha, with a recorded low of $10.64 and high of $10.64; 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 Carvanha?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Carvanha at $10.64 nets roughly $8.93 on eBay, $8.98 on TCGplayer, $9.76 via Cardmarket, $9.18 on Whatnot or $10.64 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.71.
As a common card, Carvanha 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 Carvanha #51.
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 Carvanha?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Carvanha #51 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 $10.64 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 $56.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-50.1% 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.
Carvanha within Ruby & Sapphire
By market value Carvanha sits at #82 of 98 in Ruby & Sapphire (set median $21.10).
It sits in the top 17% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Carvanha valuable
- Carvanha is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by Hajime Kusajima is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Water typing means Carvanha has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Carvanha comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Carvanha
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $10.64 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Carvanha can realise well above the $6.69 low end.
- Bulk lots of Carvanha can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Carvanha, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Carvanha value questions
What is Carvanha #51 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $10.64 (low $6.69, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.28.
Will Carvanha hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Carvanha rare?
Carvanha is a Common card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Carvanha?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($10.64), Normal ($1.08). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Carvanha sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.64. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Carvanha cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Carvanha cards
Carvanha appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
