Rocket's Sneak Attack Pokémon card #16
RareTrainer
Team Rocket·Base series·#16

Rocket's Sneak Attack #16

📉 Dip Alert

Rocket's Sneak Attack is card #16 from Team Rocket, a Rare Trainer card currently trading near $43.19 for its 1st Edition Holofoil printing.

Market value
$43.19
Cardmarket (EUR)
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Print variants
2
7d trend
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Rocket's Sneak Attack #16 today, you'd net about
$43.19after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $43.19Cardmarket $40.68Whatnot $38.18TCGplayer $37.38eBay $37.17

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?
No trend data

There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Rocket's Sneak Attack #16. Sell on your own schedule.

Rocket's Sneak Attack at a glance

  • Rarity tier — Rare.
  • From Team Rocket (Base), released 2000.
  • No published price history.
  • Trades around $43.19 on TCGplayer.
  • Cardmarket does not list a price.
Market prices

Rocket's Sneak Attack price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rocket's Sneak Attack #16.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

1st Edition Holofoiltop
$43.19
TCGplayer market
Low
$28.16
Mid
$43.28
High
—
Unlimited Holofoil
$23.01
TCGplayer market
Low
$16.49
Mid
$20.12
High
—

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Overview

About Rocket's Sneak Attack #16

Rocket's Sneak Attack is the #16 of 82 card in Team Rocket, a vintage-era set released in 2000 as part of the Base series. This Trainer is used in decks as well as collections.

Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its 1st Edition Holofoil printing is priced near $43.19, with listings from $28.16 to —.

Card facts

Set
Team Rocket
Series
Base
Number
#16 / 82
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Released
2000/04/24
Card text

Rocket's Sneak Attack attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Rocket's Sneak Attack #16 — the playability layer behind the price.

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Battle stats

Retreat cost
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Attacks
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Market analysis

Rocket's Sneak Attack price analysis

What drives the current market value of Rocket's Sneak Attack #16.

There are 2 tracked printings here — 1st Edition Holofoil at $43.19, Unlimited Holofoil at $23.01.

At $43.19, Rocket's Sneak Attack draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

This $43.19 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

Cardmarket does not list Rocket's Sneak Attack, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.

Price trend

Rocket's Sneak Attack price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $44.20▼ 2.3% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $43.19

Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Rocket's Sneak Attack, with a recorded low of $43.19 and high of $44.20; current value is at 0% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 2.3%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

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Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.38 (-0.9%)New recorded low
All-time high
$44.20
All-time low
$43.19
Off all-time high
-2.3%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-2.3%
Max drawdown
-2.3%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.3%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$43.19
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $43.19high $44.20

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 Sneak Attack?

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

The $43.19 market translates to a net of about $37.17 (eBay), $37.38 (TCGplayer), $40.68 (Cardmarket), $38.18 (Whatnot) or $43.19 (direct). That $6.02 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

As a rare card, Rocket's Sneak Attack sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Rocket's Sneak Attack #16.

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Best net payout$43.19
Spread across platforms$6.02
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$6.0213.9%$37.17Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$5.8113.4%$37.38Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.515.8%$40.68Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$43.19Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$5.0111.6%$38.18Sell 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 Sneak Attack?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rocket's Sneak Attack #16 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.

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Worth grading

At $43.19 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $53.94 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $89.17 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $10.71 (12.9% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$37.58
Net as PSA 9
$27.63
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$91.52
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$89.17
Expected value
$48.29
Expected profit
$10.71
12.9% 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 Sneak Attack within Team Rocket

By market value Rocket's Sneak Attack sits at #18 of 40 in Team Rocket (set median $39.49).

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 57%.

The set's top card is Dark Dragonite (#5), valued at $531.53.

Rank in set
#18
of 40 tracked
Set median
$39.49
Rarity
Rare
Series
Base
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Value drivers

What makes Rocket's Sneak Attack valuable

  • Vintage (2000) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
  • Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
  • A $43.19 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • Rocket's Sneak Attack is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Rocket's Sneak Attack

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $43.19 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Because it is a Trainer card, Rocket's Sneak Attack has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Bulk lots of Rocket's Sneak Attack can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • For Rocket's Sneak Attack, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $43.19 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
FAQ

Rocket's Sneak Attack value questions

How much is Rocket's Sneak Attack worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $43.19 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low of $28.16 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.

Will Rocket's Sneak Attack hold its value?

The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

How rare is Rocket's Sneak Attack?

Rocket's Sneak Attack is a Rare card from Team Rocket (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Does Rocket's Sneak Attack have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($43.19), Unlimited Holofoil ($23.01). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Rocket's Sneak Attack?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $43.19. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Rocket's Sneak Attack's value?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.

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