Combusken #28
📉 Dip AlertCombusken is card #28 from Ruby & Sapphire, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $29.53 for its Reverse 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.
Combusken #28 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Combusken at a glance
- Recent averages: €1.08 (7d), €1.67 (30d).
- Live market value $29.53 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Uncommon rarity.
- Set: Ruby & Sapphire (EX, 2003).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.96.
Combusken price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Combusken #28.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $28.68
- Mid
- $31.67
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.99
- Mid
- $3.18
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Combusken a good deal?
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About Combusken #28
Card #28 of Ruby & Sapphire is Combusken, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). A Fire-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $29.53 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $28.68 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #28 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Torchic
- Pokédex
- #256
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Combusken attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Combusken #28 — the playability layer behind the price.
Natural Cure
When you attach a Fire Energy card from your hand to Combusken, remove all Special Conditions from Combusken.
Lunge
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Natural Cure
- Attacks
- 1
Combusken price analysis
What drives the current market value of Combusken #28.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($29.53), Normal ($3.37) — 2 versions in total.
A $29.53 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $29.53 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.96, with an average sold price of €1.31 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Combusken price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.08, 35.3% below the 30-day average of €1.67.
The most recent 24-hour average is €2.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.96.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Combusken, with a recorded low of $29.53 and high of $29.53; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Combusken?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Combusken at $29.53 nets roughly $25.32 on eBay, $25.46 on TCGplayer, $27.70 via Cardmarket, $26.01 on Whatnot or $29.53 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.21.
As a uncommon card, Combusken 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 Combusken #28.
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 Combusken?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Combusken #28 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 $29.53 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $24.23 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $75.51 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-4.9% 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.
Combusken within Ruby & Sapphire
Combusken ranks #33 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
It sits in the top 67% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Combusken valuable
- Priced at $29.53 with steady supply, Combusken sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Its Fire typing means Combusken has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Combusken is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Combusken
- Bulk lots of Combusken can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Combusken, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Combusken has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $29.53 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $29.53 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Combusken value questions
What is the value of Combusken?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $29.53 (low $28.68, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.96.
Is Combusken a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-35.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Combusken rare?
Combusken is a Uncommon 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.
Which versions of Combusken are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($29.53), Normal ($3.37). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Combusken sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $29.53. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Combusken's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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