Mantine #45
From Team Rocket Returns, Mantine (#45) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $59.26 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Mantine #45 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Mantine at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $59.26 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Short-term trend -3.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €2.62.
Mantine price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mantine #45.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $46.49
- Mid
- $46.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.50
- Mid
- $4.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Mantine #45
Printed as #45 in Team Rocket Returns, Mantine belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and currently trades at $59.26 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $46.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #45 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #226
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Mantine attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Mantine #45 — the playability layer behind the price.
Ripples
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may remove 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon (excluding Mantine). This power can't be used if Mantine is affected by a Special Condition.
Aqua Slash
Mantine can't attack during your next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Ripples
- Attacks
- 1
Mantine price analysis
What drives the current market value of Mantine #45.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($59.26), Normal ($4.13) — 2 versions in total.
A $59.26 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $59.26 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Mantine trends at €2.62 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.44, lowest NM €0.88).
Mantine price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €2.30 against a 30-day average of €2.37 (-3%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €2.75, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €2.62.
Mantine has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $55.00 to $59.26; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Mantine?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $59.26 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $51.11 via eBay's default tier, $51.40 on TCGplayer, $55.95 on Cardmarket, $52.50 on Whatnot and $59.26 selling directly — a $8.15 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
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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 Mantine?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mantine #45 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 $59.26 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $114.66 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $11.55. You need a graded sale of $105.24 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $40.75 (41.1% 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.
Mantine within Team Rocket Returns
Mantine ranks #76 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.
That is 26% below the middle of the set — a top-29% position.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Mantine valuable
- At Uncommon rarity, Mantine is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Mantine is a Water card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At $59.26 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by Miki Tanaka is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Mantine
- Bulk lots of Mantine can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Mantine, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $59.26 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Mantine can realise well above the $46.49 low end.
Mantine value questions
What is the value of Mantine?
The current TCGplayer market value is $59.26 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $46.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.62.
Should I buy Mantine?
The card is steady on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Mantine?
Mantine is a Uncommon 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.
Does Mantine have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($59.26), Normal ($4.13). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Mantine?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $59.26. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Mantine cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
Other Mantine cards
Mantine appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
