Slaking #12
🔥 Hot MoveSlaking #12 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $28.98, 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 Slaking #12 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Slaking at a glance
- Trades around $28.98 on TCGplayer.
- From Ruby & Sapphire (EX), released 2003.
- Cardmarket trend price €15.53.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Short-term trend 14.6% (7d vs 30d).
Slaking price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slaking #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.00
- Mid
- $41.33
- High
- —
- Low
- $19.50
- Mid
- $63.60
- 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 Slaking #12
Slaking is the #12 of 109 card in Ruby & Sapphire, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. The card carries 120 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $28.98, spanning $12.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #12 / 109
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Vigoroth
- Pokédex
- #289
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Slaking attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slaking #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Lazy
As long as Slaking is your Active Pokémon, your opponent's Pokémon can't use any Poké-Powers.
Critical Move
Discard a basic Energy card attached to Slaking or this attack does nothing. Slaking can't attack during your next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Lazy
- Attacks
- 1
Slaking price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slaking #12.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($28.98), Holofoil ($23.40).
A $28.98 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $28.98, Slaking draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Slaking at a trend of €15.53, an average sold price of €14.11 and a near-mint floor of €0.40.
Slaking price history & movement
Recent sales average €14.53 over 7 days versus €12.68 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+14.6%).
Latest daily average €1.00 against a trend price of €15.53.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Slaking, with a recorded low of $28.98 and high of $28.98; 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 · 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 Slaking?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $28.98 market translates to a net of about $24.84 (eBay), $24.99 (TCGplayer), $27.18 (Cardmarket), $25.52 (Whatnot) or $28.98 (direct). That $4.14 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Slaking 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 Slaking #12.
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 Slaking?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slaking #12 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Slaking #12.
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 $28.98 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $23.03 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $74.95 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-5.8% 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.
Slaking within Ruby & Sapphire
Slaking ranks #35 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 65%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Slaking valuable
- Classic-era cards like Slaking (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Colorless typing means Slaking has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- A $28.98 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- At Rare rarity, Slaking is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Slaking
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $28.98 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $28.98 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Slaking, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Slaking can realise well above the $12.00 low end.
Slaking value questions
How much is Slaking worth?
Slaking trades near $28.98 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $12.00–—; Cardmarket shows €15.53.
Is Slaking a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Slaking?
Slaking 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 Slaking have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($28.98), Holofoil ($23.40). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Slaking sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $28.98. 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 Slaking?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Slaking cards
Slaking appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
