Rocket's Entei ex Pokémon card #97
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Team Rocket Returns·EX series·#97

Rocket's Entei ex #97

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Rocket's Entei ex is card #97 from Team Rocket Returns, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $503.99 for its Holofoil printing.

Market value
$503.99
Cardmarket (EUR)
€427.67
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 44.6%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Rocket's Entei ex #97 today, you'd net about
$503.99after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $503.99Cardmarket $478.44Whatnot $448.76TCGplayer $439.43eBay $436.91

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 44.6%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Rocket's Entei ex #97 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Rocket's Entei ex at a glance

  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €427.67.
  • Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
  • Live market value $503.99 for the Holofoil print.
  • Recent averages: €399.87 (7d), €276.63 (30d).
  • Rare rarity.
Market prices

Rocket's Entei ex price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rocket's Entei ex #97.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$503.99
TCGplayer market
Low
$449.95
Mid
$502.49
High
—
Normal
$476.97
TCGplayer market
Low
$503.99
Mid
$504.98
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€427.67
Avg sold
€438.17
Lowest NM
€110.00
7-day avg
€399.87
30-day avg
€276.63

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Rocket's Entei ex #97

Rocket's Entei ex is the #97 of 109 card in Team Rocket Returns, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. It is a Darkness-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as ex.

Artwork is by Ryo Ueda; the Holofoil printing sits around $503.99, spanning $449.95–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Team Rocket Returns
Series
EX
Number
#97 / 109
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Ryo Ueda
HP
100
Type
Darkness
Subtype
ex
Pokédex
#244
Released
2004/11/01
Card text

Rocket's Entei ex attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Rocket's Entei ex #97 — the playability layer behind the price.

Poke-BODY

Dark Condition

As long as Rocket's Entei ex has any Darkness Energy attached to it, Rocket's Entei ex has no Weakness."

Colorless

Energy Link

10

Search your discard pile for an Energy card and attach it to Rocket's Entei ex.

FireFireColorless

Volcanic Ash

Discard 2 Energy attached to Rocket's Entei ex and then choose 1 of your opponent's Pok��mon. This attack does 60 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Battle stats

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
—
Ability
Dark Condition
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Rocket's Entei ex price analysis

What drives the current market value of Rocket's Entei ex #97.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Holofoil at $503.99, Normal at $476.97.

As a $503.99 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.

$503.99 places Rocket's Entei ex in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.

In EUR, Rocket's Entei ex trends at €427.67 on Cardmarket (avg sold €438.17, lowest NM €110.00).

Price trend

Rocket's Entei ex price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $503.99▲ 0% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $503.99

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €399.87 against a 30-day average of €276.63 (+44.6%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €999.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €427.67.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Rocket's Entei ex, with a recorded low of $503.99 and high of $503.99; current value is at 100% of that band.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€999.00
7-day avg€399.87
30-day avg€276.63
Trend price€427.67

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$503.99
All-time low
$503.99
Off all-time high
-0%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$503.99
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $503.99high $503.99

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Rocket's Entei ex?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Rocket's Entei ex at $503.99 nets roughly $436.91 on eBay, $439.43 on TCGplayer, $478.44 via Cardmarket, $448.76 on Whatnot or $503.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $67.08.

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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Rocket's Entei ex #97.

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Best net payout$503.99
Spread across platforms$67.08
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$67.0813.3%$436.91Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$64.5612.8%$439.43Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$25.555.1%$478.44Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$503.99Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$55.2311.0%$448.76Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Rocket's Entei ex?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rocket's Entei ex #97 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Rocket's Entei ex #97.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $503.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $1,713.89 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $573.86. You need a graded sale of $549.97 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $829.79 (152.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$438.47
Net as PSA 9
$1,012.33
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$2,152.36
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$549.97
Expected value
$1,268.26
Expected profit
$829.79
152.5% ROI

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.

Set context

Rocket's Entei ex within Team Rocket Returns

By market value Rocket's Entei ex sits at #6 of 106 in Team Rocket Returns (set median $79.82).

It sits in the top 95% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.

Rank in set
#6
of 106 tracked
Set median
$79.82
Rarity
Rare
Series
EX
Full Team Rocket Returns report →
Value drivers

What makes Rocket's Entei ex valuable

  • The Ryo Ueda artwork gives Rocket's Entei ex appeal beyond pure playability.
  • As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Rocket's Entei ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • At Rare rarity, Rocket's Entei ex is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • A $503.99 card with rarely listed status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • Classic-era cards like Rocket's Entei ex (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Rocket's Entei ex

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $503.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Bulk lots of Rocket's Entei ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Rocket's Entei ex can realise well above the $449.95 low end.
  • For Rocket's Entei ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
FAQ

Rocket's Entei ex value questions

What is the value of Rocket's Entei ex?

Rocket's Entei ex trades near $503.99 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $449.95–—; Cardmarket shows €427.67.

Will Rocket's Entei ex hold its value?

As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (44.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

How rare is Rocket's Entei ex?

Rocket's Entei ex is a Rare 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 Rocket's Entei ex have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($503.99), Normal ($476.97). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Rocket's Entei ex sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $503.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Rocket's Entei ex cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.

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