Goldeen #55
📉 Dip AlertGoldeen #55 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $6.51, 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.
Goldeen #55 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Goldeen at a glance
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Rarity: Common.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.26.
- Recent averages: €0.32 (7d), €0.38 (30d).
- Trades around $6.51 on TCGplayer.
Goldeen price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Goldeen #55.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.99
- Mid
- $50.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.40
- Mid
- $0.70
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Goldeen #55
Card #55 of Ruby & Sapphire is Goldeen, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). A Water-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and currently trades at $6.51 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $39.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #55 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #118
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Goldeen attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Goldeen #55 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flail
Does 10 damage for each damage counter on Goldeen.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Goldeen price analysis
What drives the current market value of Goldeen #55.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $6.51, Normal at $0.64.
At $6.51 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $6.51 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Goldeen at a trend of €0.26, an average sold price of €0.32 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Goldeen price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.32, 15.8% below the 30-day average of €0.38.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.04, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.26.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Goldeen, with a recorded low of $6.51 and high of $6.51; current value is at 100% of that band.
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 Goldeen?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Goldeen at $6.51 nets roughly $5.35 on eBay, $5.38 on TCGplayer, $5.83 via Cardmarket, $5.50 on Whatnot or $6.51 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.16.
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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Should you grade Goldeen?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Goldeen #55 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 $6.51 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 $52.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.8% 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.
Goldeen within Ruby & Sapphire
Goldeen ranks #96 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
It sits in the top 3% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Goldeen valuable
- Artwork by Hajime Kusajima is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Goldeen 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.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Goldeen is a Water card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Goldeen
- For Goldeen, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.32 and €0.38) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.51 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Goldeen can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Goldeen can realise well above the $39.99 low end.
Goldeen value questions
What is Goldeen #55 worth?
Goldeen trades near $6.51 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $39.99–—; Cardmarket shows €0.26.
Should I buy Goldeen?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Goldeen?
Goldeen 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.
Does Goldeen have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.51), Normal ($0.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Goldeen?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.51. 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 Goldeen?
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 Goldeen cards
Goldeen appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
