Wurmple #78
Wurmple is card #78 from Ruby & Sapphire, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $20.00 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 Wurmple #78 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Wurmple at a glance
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Recent averages: €0.52 (7d), €0.48 (30d).
- Live market value $20.00 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Common.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.45.
Wurmple price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Wurmple #78.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.00
- Mid
- $18.15
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.85
- Mid
- $1.28
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Wurmple #78
Printed as #78 in Ruby & Sapphire, Wurmple belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. A Grass-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and currently trades at $20.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $6.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #78 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #265
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Wurmple attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Wurmple #78 — the playability layer behind the price.
Signs of Evolution
Search your deck for Silcoon and Beautifly, or Cascoon and Dustox cards. Show 1 card or both cards of a pair to your opponent and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Poison Barb
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Wurmple price analysis
What drives the current market value of Wurmple #78.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $20.00, Normal at $1.26.
This $20.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $20.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Wurmple at a trend of €0.45, an average sold price of €0.45 and a near-mint floor of €0.03.
Wurmple price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €0.52 against a 30-day average of €0.48 (+8.3%).
Latest daily average €0.35 against a trend price of €0.45.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Wurmple, with a recorded low of $20.00 and high of $20.00; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Wurmple?
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Selling Wurmple at $20.00 nets roughly $17.05 on eBay, $17.15 on TCGplayer, $18.65 via Cardmarket, $17.52 on Whatnot or $20.00 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.95.
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Your sale
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Should you grade Wurmple?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Wurmple #78 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $20.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $3.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $65.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-22.1% 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.
Wurmple within Ruby & Sapphire
Wurmple ranks #55 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 45%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Wurmple valuable
- Artwork by Hajime Kusajima is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Priced at $20.00 with steady supply, Wurmple sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Wurmple is a Grass card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Wurmple is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Wurmple
- For Wurmple, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Wurmple has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Wurmple can realise well above the $6.00 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $20.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Wurmple value questions
How much is Wurmple worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $20.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $6.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.45.
Will Wurmple hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Wurmple rare?
Wurmple 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.
What print variants exist for Wurmple?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($20.00), Normal ($1.26). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Wurmple?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Wurmple cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Wurmple cards
Wurmple appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
