Rocket's Poké Ball #89
📉 Dip AlertAs card #89 in Team Rocket Returns, Rocket's Poké Ball is a Uncommon Trainer card worth about $31.49 ungraded.
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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.
Rocket's Poké Ball #89 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Rocket's Poké Ball at a glance
- Uncommon rarity.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.95 (EUR).
- Live market value $31.49 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Team Rocket Returns, EX series, 2004.
- Recent averages: €1.82 (7d), €2.27 (30d).
Rocket's Poké Ball price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rocket's Poké Ball #89.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $31.42
- Mid
- $33.06
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.89
- Mid
- $5.53
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Rocket's Poké Ball #89
Team Rocket Returns placed Rocket's Poké Ball at #89; the Trainer card entered the market in 2004 within the EX series. It is a Trainer of the Item type, valued by players and collectors.
The card is illustrated by Ryo Ueda and currently trades at $31.49 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $31.42 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #89 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Rocket's Poké Ball attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rocket's Poké Ball #89 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Rocket's Poké Ball price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rocket's Poké Ball #89.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($31.49), Normal ($6.12).
At $31.49, Rocket's Poké Ball draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $31.49, Rocket's Poké Ball draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Rocket's Poké Ball trends at €1.95 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.70, lowest NM €0.40).
Rocket's Poké Ball price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.82, 19.8% below the 30-day average of €2.27.
Single-day average: €1.25; Cardmarket trend price €1.95.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Rocket's Poké Ball, with a recorded low of $31.49 and high of $31.49; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Rocket's Poké Ball?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $31.49 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $27.02 via eBay's default tier, $27.18 on TCGplayer, $29.57 on Cardmarket, $27.76 on Whatnot and $31.49 selling directly — a $4.47 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 Rocket's Poké Ball?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rocket's Poké Ball #89 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 $31.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $28.48 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $77.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-2.0% 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.
Rocket's Poké Ball within Team Rocket Returns
By market value Rocket's Poké Ball sits at #97 of 106 in Team Rocket Returns (set median $79.82).
It sits in the top 9% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Rocket's Poké Ball valuable
- At $31.49 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Rocket's Poké Ball comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Rocket's Poké Ball is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- Rocket's Poké Ball is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Artwork by Ryo Ueda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Rocket's Poké Ball
- Bulk lots of Rocket's Poké Ball can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $31.49 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Rocket's Poké Ball has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Rocket's Poké Ball can realise well above the $31.42 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.82 and €2.27) to time entries and exits.
Rocket's Poké Ball value questions
How much is Rocket's Poké Ball worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $31.49 (low $31.42, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.95.
Should I buy Rocket's Poké Ball?
Short-term momentum is softening (-19.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Rocket's Poké Ball?
Rocket's Poké Ball 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 Rocket's Poké Ball have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($31.49), Normal ($6.12). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Rocket's Poké Ball?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $31.49. 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 Poké Ball cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
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