Quilava #51
📉 Dip AlertQuilava #51 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $38.33, 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.
Quilava #51 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Quilava at a glance
- Set: Sandstorm (EX, 2003).
- Trades around $38.33 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €2.69 (EUR).
- Uncommon rarity.
- Recent averages: €2.01 (7d), €2.42 (30d).
Quilava price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Quilava #51.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $45.00
- Mid
- $199.54
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.68
- Mid
- $6.70
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Quilava #51
Card #51 of Sandstorm is Quilava, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Naoyo Kimura illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $38.33, with listings from $45.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #51 / 100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Cyndaquil
- Pokédex
- #156
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Quilava attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Quilava #51 — the playability layer behind the price.
Slash
Burning Claw
You may discard a Fire Energy card attached to Quilava. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Quilava price analysis
What drives the current market value of Quilava #51.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($38.33), Normal ($5.91) — 2 versions in total.
This $38.33 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $38.33 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.69, with an average sold price of €2.53 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.20.
Quilava price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €2.01 against a 30-day average of €2.42 (-16.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.98, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.69.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Quilava, with a recorded low of $38.33 and high of $38.33; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Quilava?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $38.33 market translates to a net of about $32.95 (eBay), $33.14 (TCGplayer), $36.06 (Cardmarket), $33.85 (Whatnot) or $38.33 (direct). That $5.38 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 Quilava?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Quilava #51 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 $38.33 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $43.37 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $84.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $5.68 (7.3% 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.
Quilava within Sandstorm
Quilava ranks #30 of 96 tracked Sandstorm cards by market value, against a set median of $26.38.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 70%.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Quilava valuable
- At $38.33 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Quilava is a Fire card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era cards like Quilava (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Quilava
- For Quilava, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Quilava 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 $38.33 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Sandstorm was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Quilava can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Quilava value questions
What is Quilava #51 worth?
Quilava trades near $38.33 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $45.00–—; Cardmarket shows €2.69.
Will Quilava hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Quilava?
Quilava 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.
Which versions of Quilava are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($38.33), Normal ($5.91). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Quilava?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $38.33. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Quilava's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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