Golduck #17
📉 Dip AlertGolduck #17 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $41.20, 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.
Golduck #17 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Golduck at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Live market value $41.20 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.89.
- Sandstorm, EX series, 2003.
- 7-day average €1.37; 30-day average €1.61.
Golduck price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Golduck #17.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $44.87
- Mid
- $195.76
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.05
- Mid
- $13.25
- 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 Golduck #17
Card #17 of Sandstorm is Golduck, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). A Water-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Hajime Kusajima; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $41.20, spanning $44.87–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #17 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Psyduck
- Pokédex
- #55
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Golduck attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Golduck #17 — the playability layer behind the price.
Chaos Flash
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Golduck is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon (choose 1 if there are 2) is now Confused. This power can't be used if Golduck is affected by a Special Condition.
Special Blow
If the Defending Pokémon has any Special Energy cards attached to it, this attack does 30 damage plus 40 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Chaos Flash
- Attacks
- 1
Golduck price analysis
What drives the current market value of Golduck #17.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($41.20), Normal ($4.59).
A $41.20 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $41.20, Golduck draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Golduck at a trend of €1.89, an average sold price of €1.69 and a near-mint floor of €0.20.
Golduck price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.37, 14.9% below the 30-day average of €1.61.
Latest daily average €0.50 against a trend price of €1.89.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Golduck, with a recorded low of $41.20 and high of $41.20; 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 Golduck?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $41.20 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $35.44 via eBay's default tier, $35.65 on TCGplayer, $38.79 on Cardmarket, $36.41 on Whatnot and $41.20 selling directly — a $5.76 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Golduck #17.
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 Golduck?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Golduck #17 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Golduck #17.
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 $41.20 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $49.61 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $87.17 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $8.66 (10.7% 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.
Golduck within Sandstorm
By market value Golduck sits at #27 of 96 in Sandstorm (set median $26.38).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 73%.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Golduck valuable
- Artwork by Hajime Kusajima is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $41.20 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Golduck is a Water card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Golduck comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Golduck
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $41.20 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Golduck has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $41.20 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Golduck, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.37 and €1.61) to time entries and exits.
Golduck value questions
What is Golduck #17 worth?
Golduck trades near $41.20 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $44.87–—; Cardmarket shows €1.89.
Should I buy Golduck?
Short-term momentum is softening (-14.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Golduck?
Golduck is a Rare card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Golduck have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($41.20), Normal ($4.59). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Golduck sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $41.20. 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 Golduck?
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 Golduck cards
Golduck appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
