Electabuzz ex Pokémon card #97
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Ruby & Sapphire·EX series·#97

Electabuzz ex #97

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Electabuzz ex #97 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $98.02, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$98.02
Cardmarket (EUR)
€48.28
Print variants
1
7d trend
▼ 18.6%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Electabuzz ex #97 today, you'd net about
$98.02after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $98.02Cardmarket $92.77Whatnot $87.04TCGplayer $85.22eBay $84.73

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 18.6%
Cooling off ▼

Electabuzz ex #97 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Electabuzz ex at a glance

  • Set: Ruby & Sapphire (EX, 2003).
  • Rarity tier — Rare.
  • 7-day average €34.96; 30-day average €42.94.
  • Live market value $98.02 for the Holofoil print.
  • Cardmarket trend price €48.28.
Market prices

Electabuzz ex price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Electabuzz ex #97.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$98.02
TCGplayer market
Low
$54.23
Mid
$180.00
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€48.28
Avg sold
€35.43
Lowest NM
€5.00
7-day avg
€34.96
30-day avg
€42.94

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Electabuzz ex #97

Electabuzz ex is the #97 of 109 card in Ruby & Sapphire, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. The card carries 90 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic/ex designation.

The card is illustrated by Hikaru Koike and currently trades at $98.02 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $54.23 to —.

Card facts

Set
Ruby & Sapphire
Series
EX
Number
#97 / 109
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Hikaru Koike
HP
90
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Basic, ex
Pokédex
#125
Released
2003/07/01
Card text

Electabuzz ex attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Electabuzz ex #97 — the playability layer behind the price.

Lightning

Thundershock

10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

LightningLightningColorless

Quick Attack

40+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.

When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Metal -30
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Electabuzz ex price analysis

What drives the current market value of Electabuzz ex #97.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($98.02) — 1 version in total.

A $98.02 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

This $98.02 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

Cardmarket values Electabuzz ex at a trend of €48.28, an average sold price of €35.43 and a near-mint floor of €5.00.

Price trend

Electabuzz ex price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $89.36▲ 9.7% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $98.02

Recent sales average €34.96 over 7 days versus €42.94 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-18.6%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €37.54, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €48.28.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Electabuzz ex, with a recorded low of $89.36 and high of $98.02; current value is at 100% of that band.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.4% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€37.54
7-day avg€34.96
30-day avg€42.94
Trend price€48.28

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$98.02
All-time low
$89.36
Off all-time high
-0%
5 days since high
Since first snapshot
+9.7%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
2.4%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$98.02
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $89.36high $98.02

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Electabuzz ex?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $98.02 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $84.73 via eBay's default tier, $85.22 on TCGplayer, $92.77 on Cardmarket, $87.04 on Whatnot and $98.02 selling directly — a $13.29 spread after fees and typical shipping.

As a rare card, Electabuzz ex sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Electabuzz ex #97.

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Best net payout$98.02
Spread across platforms$13.29
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$13.2913.6%$84.73Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$12.8013.1%$85.22Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$5.255.4%$92.77Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$98.02Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$10.9811.2%$87.04Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Electabuzz ex?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Electabuzz ex #97 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Electabuzz ex #97.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $98.02 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $215.83 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $45.27. You need a graded sale of $144.00 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $89.65 (65.0% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$85.28
Net as PSA 9
$130.55
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$301.11
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$144.00
Expected value
$174.93
Expected profit
$89.65
65.0% ROI

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.

Set context

Electabuzz ex within Ruby & Sapphire

By market value Electabuzz ex sits at #10 of 98 in Ruby & Sapphire (set median $21.10).

That is 365% above the middle of the set — a top-91% position.

The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.

Rank in set
#10
of 98 tracked
Set median
$21.10
Rarity
Rare
Series
EX
Full Ruby & Sapphire report →
Value drivers

What makes Electabuzz ex valuable

  • Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
  • As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Electabuzz ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • Priced at $98.02 with thin supply, Electabuzz ex sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • Classic-era cards like Electabuzz ex (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
  • The Hikaru Koike artwork gives Electabuzz ex appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Electabuzz ex

  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Electabuzz ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€34.96 and €42.94) to time entries and exits.
  • Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • For Electabuzz ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Bulk lots of Electabuzz ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Electabuzz ex value questions

What is Electabuzz ex #97 worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $98.02 (low $54.23, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €48.28.

Will Electabuzz ex hold its value?

Short-term momentum is softening (-18.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

What rarity is Electabuzz ex?

Electabuzz ex is a Rare 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 Electabuzz ex?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($98.02). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Electabuzz ex sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $98.02. 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 Electabuzz ex?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Hikaru Koike also matters to collector demand.

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