Pokémon Communication #196
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertAs card #196 in Team Up, Pokémon Communication is a Secret Rare Trainer card worth about $11.39 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.
Demand for Pokémon Communication #196 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Pokémon Communication at a glance
- Trades around $11.39 on TCGplayer.
- From Team Up (Sun & Moon), released 2019.
- Recent averages: €13.62 (7d), €11.19 (30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €13.07 (EUR).
- Rarity: Secret Rare.
Pokémon Communication price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pokémon Communication #196.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.39
- Mid
- $11.39
- High
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Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Pokémon Communication #196
Pokémon Communication is the #196 of 181 card in Team Up, a modern-era set released in 2019 as part of the Sun & Moon series. It is a Trainer of the Item type, valued by players and collectors.
Artwork is by Ayaka Yoshida; the Holofoil printing sits around $11.39, spanning $7.39–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Up
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #196 / 181
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- Ayaka Yoshida
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2019/01/31
Pokémon Communication attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pokémon Communication #196 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Pokémon Communication price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pokémon Communication #196.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $11.39.
In the $11.39 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $11.39 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €13.07, with an average sold price of €11.60 and a lowest near-mint ask of €3.00.
Pokémon Communication price history & movement
Recent sales average €13.62 over 7 days versus €11.19 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+21.7%).
Latest daily average €9.95 against a trend price of €13.07.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $11.39–$11.66. The most recent snapshot of $11.39 sits 0% up that range, 2.3% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 2.3%.
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 Pokémon Communication?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Pokémon Communication at $11.39 nets roughly $9.58 on eBay, $9.64 on TCGplayer, $10.47 via Cardmarket, $9.85 on Whatnot or $11.39 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.81.
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 Pokémon Communication?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pokémon Communication #196 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 $11.39 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $57.37 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-48.2% 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.
Pokémon Communication within Team Up
Pokémon Communication ranks #49 of 68 tracked Team Up cards by market value, against a set median of $29.74.
It sits in the top 29% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Latias & Latios GX (#170), valued at $4,499.66.
What makes Pokémon Communication valuable
- Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Ayaka Yoshida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Pokémon Communication is a modern-era card (2019); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Pokémon Communication is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
Buying & selling Pokémon Communication
- For Pokémon Communication, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Pokémon Communication can realise well above the $7.39 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.39 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Team Up was released in 2019; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€13.62 and €11.19) to time entries and exits.
Pokémon Communication value questions
How much is Pokémon Communication worth?
Pokémon Communication trades near $11.39 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $7.39–—; Cardmarket shows €13.07.
Will Pokémon Communication hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Pokémon Communication rare?
Pokémon Communication is a Secret Rare card from Team Up (Sun & Moon series, 2019). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Pokémon Communication have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($11.39). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Pokémon Communication?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.39. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Pokémon Communication?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ayaka Yoshida also matters to collector demand.
Other Pokémon Communication cards
Pokémon Communication appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
