Mightyena #42
Mightyena is card #42 from Ruby & Sapphire, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $12.23 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.
Demand for Mightyena #42 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Mightyena at a glance
- Short-term trend 4.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.79.
- Uncommon rarity.
- From Ruby & Sapphire (EX), released 2003.
- Trades around $12.23 on TCGplayer.
Mightyena price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mightyena #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.99
- Mid
- $67.52
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.86
- Mid
- $2.82
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Mightyena #42
Card #42 of Ruby & Sapphire is Mightyena, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). The card carries 70 HP and Darkness typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $12.23, with listings from $12.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #42 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Poochyena
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Mightyena attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mightyena #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bite
Ambush
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 30 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Mightyena price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mightyena #42.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $12.23, Normal at $2.17.
At $12.23 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $12.23 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.79, with an average sold price of €1.50 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Mightyena price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.88 over 7 days versus €1.80 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+4.4%).
Latest daily average €0.95 against a trend price of €0.79.
Mightyena has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $12.23 to $12.23; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the 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 Mightyena?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $12.23 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $10.31 via eBay's default tier, $10.37 on TCGplayer, $11.27 on Cardmarket, $10.60 on Whatnot and $12.23 selling directly — a $1.92 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Mightyena 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 Mightyena #42.
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 Mightyena?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mightyena #42 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Mightyena #42.
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 $12.23 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 $58.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-46.1% 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.
Mightyena within Ruby & Sapphire
Mightyena ranks #79 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 20%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Mightyena valuable
- With steady supply, Mightyena is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Mightyena appeal beyond pure playability.
- Mightyena 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.
- As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Mightyena is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Mightyena
- Bulk lots of Mightyena can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.88 and €1.80) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $12.23 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Mightyena, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Mightyena can realise well above the $12.99 low end.
Mightyena value questions
What is the value of Mightyena?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $12.23 (low $12.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.79.
Should I buy Mightyena?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending up in the short term (4.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Mightyena?
Mightyena 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 Mightyena are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($12.23), Normal ($2.17). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Mightyena?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $12.23. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Mightyena cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Mightyena cards
Mightyena appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
