Zigzagoon Pokémon card #79
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Ruby & Sapphire·EX series·#79

Zigzagoon #79

📉 Dip Alert

Zigzagoon #79 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $23.12, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$23.12
Cardmarket (EUR)
€0.25
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 39.5%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Zigzagoon #79 today, you'd net about
$23.12after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $23.12Cardmarket $21.61Whatnot $20.30TCGplayer $19.87eBay $19.76

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 39.5%
Cooling off ▼

Zigzagoon #79 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Zigzagoon at a glance

  • Rarity: Common.
  • Live market value $23.12 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.25.
  • Short-term trend -39.5% (7d vs 30d).
  • From Ruby & Sapphire (EX), released 2003.
Market prices

Zigzagoon price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Zigzagoon #79.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$23.12
TCGplayer market
Low
$45.00
Mid
$63.00
High
—
Normal
$1.41
TCGplayer market
Low
$0.64
Mid
$1.35
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€0.25
Avg sold
€0.30
Lowest NM
€0.02
7-day avg
€0.26
30-day avg
€0.43

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Zigzagoon #79

Zigzagoon is the #79 of 109 card in Ruby & Sapphire, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. A Colorless-type (40 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida and currently trades at $23.12 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $45.00 to —.

Card facts

Set
Ruby & Sapphire
Series
EX
Number
#79 / 109
Rarity
Common
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
HP
40
Type
Colorless
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#263
Released
2003/07/01
Card text

Zigzagoon attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Zigzagoon #79 — the playability layer behind the price.

Colorless

Fury Swipes

10x

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Zigzagoon price analysis

What drives the current market value of Zigzagoon #79.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($23.12), Normal ($1.41) — 2 versions in total.

This $23.12 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

A $23.12 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

Cardmarket values Zigzagoon at a trend of €0.25, an average sold price of €0.30 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.

Price trend

Zigzagoon price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $23.12▲ 0% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $23.12

The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.26, 39.5% below the 30-day average of €0.43.

Latest daily average €0.22 against a trend price of €0.25.

Zigzagoon has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $23.12 to $23.12; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.22
7-day avg€0.26
30-day avg€0.43
Trend price€0.25

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$23.12
All-time low
$23.12
Off all-time high
-0%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$23.12
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $23.12high $23.12

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Zigzagoon?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $23.12 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $19.76 via eBay's default tier, $19.87 on TCGplayer, $21.61 on Cardmarket, $20.30 on Whatnot and $23.12 selling directly — a $3.36 spread after fees and typical shipping.

As a common card, Zigzagoon 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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Zigzagoon #79.

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Best net payout$23.12
Spread across platforms$3.36
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.3614.5%$19.76Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.2514.0%$19.87Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.516.5%$21.61Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$23.12Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.8212.2%$20.30Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Zigzagoon?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Zigzagoon #79 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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $23.12 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $10.29 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.09 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-15.9% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$20.11
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$30.40
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$69.09
Expected value
$10.05
Expected profit
—
-15.9% ROI

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.

Set context

Zigzagoon within Ruby & Sapphire

Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #44 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.

That is 10% above the middle of the set — a top-56% position.

The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.

Rank in set
#44
of 98 tracked
Set median
$21.10
Rarity
Common
Series
EX
Full Ruby & Sapphire report →
Value drivers

What makes Zigzagoon valuable

  • Zigzagoon comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
  • Priced at $23.12 with steady supply, Zigzagoon sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
  • Zigzagoon is a Colorless card with 40 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Zigzagoon

  • Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Bulk lots of Zigzagoon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • For Zigzagoon, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $23.12 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $23.12 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
FAQ

Zigzagoon value questions

How much is Zigzagoon worth?

Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $23.12 (low $45.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.25.

Is Zigzagoon a good investment?

As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-39.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

How rare is Zigzagoon?

Zigzagoon 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.

Does Zigzagoon have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($23.12), Normal ($1.41). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Zigzagoon?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.12. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Zigzagoon's value?

Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.

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