Ekans #55
📉 Dip AlertEkans #55 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $65.00, 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.
Ekans #55 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Ekans at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- From Team Rocket Returns (EX), released 2004.
- Recent averages: €0.34 (7d), €0.60 (30d).
- Live market value $65.00 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.55.
Ekans price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ekans #55.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $128.33
- Mid
- $128.34
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.24
- Mid
- $0.57
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Ekans #55
Ekans is the #55 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. The card carries 60 HP and Grass typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $65.00, spanning $128.33–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #55 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #23
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Ekans attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ekans #55 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tail Wrap
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Ekans price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ekans #55.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($65.00), Normal ($0.65) — 2 versions in total.
A $65.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $65.00, Ekans draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Ekans at a trend of €0.55, an average sold price of €0.66 and a near-mint floor of €0.05.
Ekans price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.34, 43.3% below the 30-day average of €0.60.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.38, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.55.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $52.50–$65.00. The most recent snapshot of $65.00 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 11.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 Ekans?
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Selling Ekans at $65.00 nets roughly $56.09 on eBay, $56.41 on TCGplayer, $61.40 via Cardmarket, $57.62 on Whatnot or $65.00 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $8.91.
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Should you grade Ekans?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ekans #55 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $65.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $129.65 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $16.55. You need a graded sale of $110.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $48.00 (45.7% 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.
Ekans within Team Rocket Returns
By market value Ekans sits at #72 of 106 in Team Rocket Returns (set median $79.82).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 33%.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Ekans valuable
- Ekans comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- A $65.00 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Ekans is a Grass card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Ekans
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.34 and €0.60) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Ekans can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $65.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Ekans, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Ekans can realise well above the $128.33 low end.
Ekans value questions
What is the value of Ekans?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $65.00 (low $128.33, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.55.
Will Ekans hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-43.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Ekans?
Ekans is a Common card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Ekans are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($65.00), Normal ($0.65). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Ekans?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $65.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Ekans cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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