Seaking #21
Seaking #21 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $27.01, 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.
Demand for Seaking #21 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Seaking at a glance
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Recent averages: €0.70 (7d), €0.64 (30d).
- Rare rarity.
- Trades around $27.01 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.80 (EUR).
Seaking price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Seaking #21.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.23
- Mid
- $16.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.74
- Mid
- $1.08
- 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 Seaking #21
Printed as #21 in Ruby & Sapphire, Seaking belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $27.01, with listings from $13.23 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #21 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Goldeen
- Pokédex
- #119
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Seaking attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Seaking #21 — the playability layer behind the price.
Water Arrow
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Fast Stream
Move 1 Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon to the other Defending Pokémon. (Ignore this effect if your opponent has only 1 Defending Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Seaking price analysis
What drives the current market value of Seaking #21.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $27.01, Normal at $1.07.
This $27.01 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $27.01 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Seaking trends at €0.80 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.69, lowest NM €0.09).
Seaking price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €0.70, 9.4% above the 30-day average of €0.64.
Latest daily average €0.50 against a trend price of €0.80.
Seaking has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $24.68 to $27.01; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 4.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 Seaking?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $27.01 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $23.13 via eBay's default tier, $23.27 on TCGplayer, $25.31 on Cardmarket, $23.77 on Whatnot and $27.01 selling directly — a $3.88 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Seaking 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 Seaking #21.
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 Seaking?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Seaking #21 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Seaking #21.
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 $27.01 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $18.75 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $72.99 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-9.0% 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.
Seaking within Ruby & Sapphire
Seaking ranks #38 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
It sits in the top 62% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Seaking valuable
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Seaking is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Seaking is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Seaking appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era cards like Seaking (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Priced at $27.01 with steady supply, Seaking sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Seaking
- Bulk lots of Seaking can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $27.01 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Seaking has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Seaking can realise well above the $13.23 low end.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Seaking value questions
How much is Seaking worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $27.01 (low $13.23, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.80.
Should I buy Seaking?
Short-term momentum is rising (+9.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Seaking?
Seaking 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.
Does Seaking have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($27.01), Normal ($1.07). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Seaking?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.01. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Seaking's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Seaking cards
Seaking appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
