Slugma #98
📉 Dip AlertSlugma is card #98 from Skyridge, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $14.80 for its Normal printing.
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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.
Slugma #98 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Slugma at a glance
- Live market value $14.80 for the Normal print.
- From Skyridge (E-Card), released 2003.
- 7-day average €5.44; 30-day average €5.71.
- Cardmarket values it at €5.71 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Common.
Slugma price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slugma #98.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $30.00
- Mid
- $55.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slugma #98
Slugma is the #98 of 144 card in Skyridge, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Naoyo Kimura; the Normal printing sits around $14.80, spanning $30.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #98 / 144
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Slugma attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slugma #98 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tackle
Scorching Lava
Discard a Energy card attached to Slugma in order to use this attack. The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Slugma price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slugma #98.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($14.80).
$14.80 gives Slugma real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $14.80 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Slugma at a trend of €5.71, an average sold price of €8.89 and a near-mint floor of €0.99.
Slugma price history & movement
Recent sales average €5.44 over 7 days versus €5.71 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-4.7%).
Single-day average: €2.00; Cardmarket trend price €5.71.
Slugma has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $14.80 to $69.97; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 78.8% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 37.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 78.8%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Slugma?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $14.80 market translates to a net of about $12.54 (eBay), $12.61 (TCGplayer), $13.71 (Cardmarket), $12.89 (Whatnot) or $14.80 (direct). That $2.26 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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Should you grade Slugma?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slugma #98 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 $14.80 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 $60.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-40.2% 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.
Slugma within Skyridge
By market value Slugma sits at #168 of 170 in Skyridge (set median $88.24).
That is 83% below the middle of the set — a top-2% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Slugma valuable
- Artwork by Naoyo Kimura is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Slugma is a Fire card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Slugma comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- With steady supply, Slugma is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Slugma
- For Slugma, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $14.80 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Slugma can realise well above the $30.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Slugma can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Skyridge was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Slugma value questions
What is the value of Slugma?
The current TCGplayer market value is $14.80 for the Normal printing, with a low of $30.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €5.71.
Is Slugma a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Slugma?
Slugma is a Common card from Skyridge (E-Card 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 Slugma?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($14.80). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Slugma sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.80. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Slugma's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Naoyo Kimura also matters to collector demand.
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