Lileep Pokémon card #43
UncommonPokémon
Sandstorm·EX series·#43

Lileep #43

📉 Dip Alert

From Sandstorm, Lileep (#43) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $14.38 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$14.38
Cardmarket (EUR)
€1.02
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 45.5%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Lileep #43 today, you'd net about
$14.38after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $14.38Cardmarket $13.31Whatnot $12.51TCGplayer $12.25eBay $12.17

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?▼ 45.5%
Cooling off ▼

Lileep #43 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Lileep at a glance

  • Cardmarket trend price €1.02.
  • Sandstorm, EX series, 2003.
  • 7-day average €0.78; 30-day average €1.43.
  • Live market value $14.38 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
  • Uncommon rarity.
Market prices

Lileep price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lileep #43.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$14.38
TCGplayer market
Low
$12.25
Mid
$17.95
High
—
Normal
$3.13
TCGplayer market
Low
$1.11
Mid
$3.29
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€1.02
Avg sold
€0.58
Lowest NM
€0.10
7-day avg
€0.78
30-day avg
€1.43

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

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Live market value$14.38
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Overview

About Lileep #43

Lileep is the #43 of 100 card in Sandstorm, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. A Grass-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $14.38, with listings from $12.25 to —.

Card facts

Set
Sandstorm
Series
EX
Number
#43 / 100
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
HP
80
Type
Grass
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Root Fossil
Pokédex
#345
Released
2003/09/18
Card text

Lileep attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Lileep #43 — the playability layer behind the price.

ColorlessColorless

Amnesia

Choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon's attacks. That Pokémon can't use that attack during your opponent's next turn.

GrassColorless

Headbutt

30

Battle stats

Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Lileep price analysis

What drives the current market value of Lileep #43.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $14.38, Normal at $3.13.

In the $14.38 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

$14.38 gives Lileep real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

Cardmarket values Lileep at a trend of €1.02, an average sold price of €0.58 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.

Price trend

Lileep price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $14.38▲ 0% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $14.38

Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.78 against a 30-day average of €1.43 (-45.5%).

Latest daily average €0.55 against a trend price of €1.02.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Lileep, with a recorded low of $14.38 and high of $14.38; 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

1-day avg€0.55
7-day avg€0.78
30-day avg€1.43
Trend price€1.02

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$14.38
All-time low
$14.38
Off all-time high
-0%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$14.38
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $14.38high $14.38

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Lileep?

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

Selling Lileep at $14.38 nets roughly $12.17 on eBay, $12.25 on TCGplayer, $13.31 via Cardmarket, $12.51 on Whatnot or $14.38 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.21.

As a uncommon card, Lileep 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 Lileep #43.

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Best net payout$14.38
Spread across platforms$2.21
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.2115.3%$12.17Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.1314.8%$12.25Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.077.4%$13.31Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$14.38Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.8713.0%$12.51Sell 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 Lileep?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lileep #43 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Lileep #43.

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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?
Not worth grading

At $14.38 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 $60.36 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.1% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$12.51
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$60.36
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-41.1% 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

Lileep within Sandstorm

Lileep ranks #71 of 96 tracked Sandstorm cards by market value, against a set median of $26.38.

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 27%.

The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.

Rank in set
#71
of 96 tracked
Set median
$26.38
Rarity
Uncommon
Series
EX
Full Sandstorm report →
Value drivers

What makes Lileep valuable

  • Lileep is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
  • The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Lileep appeal beyond pure playability.
  • With steady supply, Lileep is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
  • Its Grass typing means Lileep has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Classic-era cards like Lileep (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Lileep

  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $14.38 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.38 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • For Lileep, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Sandstorm was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Bulk lots of Lileep can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
FAQ

Lileep value questions

What is Lileep #43 worth?

Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $14.38 (low $12.25, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.02.

Is Lileep a good investment?

The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

Is Lileep rare?

Lileep is a Uncommon 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 Lileep have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.38), Normal ($3.13). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Lileep?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.38. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Lileep's value?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.

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