Lunatone #8
🔥 Hot MoveLunatone #8 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $41.94, 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 Lunatone #8 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lunatone at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Live market value $41.94 for the Holofoil print.
- 7-day average €24.35; 30-day average €19.96.
- Cardmarket trend price €24.21.
- Set: Sandstorm (EX, 2003).
Lunatone price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lunatone #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $30.00
- Mid
- $53.28
- High
- —
- Low
- $17.25
- Mid
- $147.72
- 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 Lunatone #8
Card #8 of Sandstorm is Lunatone, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). A Psychic-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and currently trades at $41.94 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $30.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #8 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Lunatone attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lunatone #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Lunar Eclipse
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Solrock is in play, you may use this power. Until the end of your turn, Lunatone's type is Darkness. This power can't be used if Lunatone is affected by a Special Condition."
Cosmic Draw
If your opponent has any Evolved Pokémon in play, draw 3 cards.
Lunar Blast
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Lunar Eclipse
- Attacks
- 2
Lunatone price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lunatone #8.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Holofoil ($41.94), Reverse Holofoil ($24.04).
A $41.94 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $41.94 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Lunatone trends at €24.21 on Cardmarket (avg sold €20.26, lowest NM €1.40).
Lunatone price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €24.35 against a 30-day average of €19.96 (+22%).
Single-day average: €36.00; Cardmarket trend price €24.21.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Lunatone, with a recorded low of $41.94 and high of $41.94; 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 Lunatone?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $41.94 market translates to a net of about $36.08 (eBay), $36.29 (TCGplayer), $39.49 (Cardmarket), $37.07 (Whatnot) or $41.94 (direct). That $5.86 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 Lunatone #8.
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 Lunatone?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lunatone #8 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 $41.94 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $51.22 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $87.92 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $9.42 (11.5% 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.
Lunatone within Sandstorm
Within Sandstorm it is the #26 most valuable of 96 tracked cards; the set median is $26.38.
That is 59% above the middle of the set — a top-74% position.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Lunatone valuable
- Lunatone comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Lunatone is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Lunatone is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $41.94 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Lunatone
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€24.35 and €19.96) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $41.94 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $41.94 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Lunatone has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Lunatone can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Lunatone value questions
What is the value of Lunatone?
Lunatone trades near $41.94 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $30.00–—; Cardmarket shows €24.21.
Is Lunatone a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (22.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Lunatone?
Lunatone 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.
What print variants exist for Lunatone?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($41.94), Reverse Holofoil ($24.04). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lunatone?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $41.94. 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 Lunatone?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Lunatone cards
Lunatone appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
