Taillow #72
🔥 Hot MoveTaillow #72 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $18.77, 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 Taillow #72 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Taillow at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Current TCGplayer market value $18.77 (Reverse Holofoil).
- 7-day average €10.99; 30-day average €3.23.
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Cardmarket trend price €7.90.
Taillow price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Taillow #72.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.86
- Mid
- $19.42
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $0.60
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Taillow #72
Printed as #72 in Ruby & Sapphire, Taillow belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. The card carries 40 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $18.77, with listings from $9.86 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #72 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #276
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Taillow attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Taillow #72 — the playability layer behind the price.
Peck
Wing Attack
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Taillow price analysis
What drives the current market value of Taillow #72.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($18.77), Normal ($0.59) — 2 versions in total.
At $18.77 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $18.77 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €7.90, with an average sold price of €4.28 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Taillow price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €10.99 against a 30-day average of €3.23 (+240.2%).
Latest daily average €0.45 against a trend price of €7.90.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Taillow, with a recorded low of $18.77 and high of $18.77; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Taillow?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $18.77 market translates to a net of about $15.98 (eBay), $16.08 (TCGplayer), $17.48 (Cardmarket), $16.42 (Whatnot) or $18.77 (direct). That $2.79 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Taillow 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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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 Taillow?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Taillow #72 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 $18.77 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 $64.75 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-32.0% 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.
Taillow within Ruby & Sapphire
Taillow ranks #61 of 98 tracked Ruby & Sapphire cards by market value, against a set median of $21.10.
That is 11% below the middle of the set — a top-39% position.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Taillow valuable
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- With steady supply, Taillow is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- As a Colorless-type Pokémon card, Taillow is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Common rarity, Taillow is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Taillow
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Taillow can realise well above the $9.86 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Taillow has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€10.99 and €3.23) to time entries and exits.
- For Taillow, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $18.77 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Taillow value questions
What is Taillow #72 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $18.77 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $9.86 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €7.90.
Will Taillow hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+240.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Taillow rare?
Taillow 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.
Which versions of Taillow are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($18.77), Normal ($0.59). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Taillow sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $18.77. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Taillow's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
Other Taillow cards
Taillow appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
