Manaphy #3
As card #3 in Unleashed, Manaphy is a Rare Holo Pokémon card worth about $15.43 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.
Manaphy #3 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Manaphy at a glance
- Live market value $15.43 for the Holofoil print.
- Set: Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver, 2010).
- Cardmarket trend price €3.07.
- Short-term trend -9.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Rare Holo.
Manaphy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Manaphy #3.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $10.50
- Mid
- $15.54
- High
- —
- Low
- $9.11
- Mid
- $19.98
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Manaphy #3
Printed as #3 in Unleashed, Manaphy belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. The card carries 60 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $15.43, with listings from $10.50 to —.
“It starts its life with a wondrous power that permits it to bond with any kind of Pokémon.”
Printed flavour text on the Unleashed #3 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Unleashed
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #3 / 95
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #490
- Released
- 2010/05/12
Manaphy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Manaphy #3 — the playability layer behind the price.
Deep Sea Swirl
Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw 5 cards.
Wave Splash
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Manaphy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Manaphy #3.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Holofoil ($15.43), Reverse Holofoil ($9.64).
At $15.43 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$15.43 gives Manaphy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Manaphy at a trend of €3.07, an average sold price of €2.72 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.
Manaphy price history & movement
Recent sales average €3.62 over 7 days versus €4.00 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-9.5%).
Latest daily average €2.00 against a trend price of €3.07.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $12.97–$15.54. The most recent snapshot of $15.43 sits 96% up that range, 0.7% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 8.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.7% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Manaphy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Manaphy at $15.43 nets roughly $13.09 on eBay, $13.16 on TCGplayer, $14.31 via Cardmarket, $13.45 on Whatnot or $15.43 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.34.
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 Manaphy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Manaphy #3 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 $15.43 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 $61.40 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-38.8% 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.
Manaphy within Unleashed
Manaphy ranks #40 of 68 tracked Unleashed cards by market value, against a set median of $17.31.
That is 11% below the middle of the set — a top-43% position.
The set's top card is Suicune & Entei LEGEND (#94), valued at $340.00.
What makes Manaphy valuable
- Classic-era cards like Manaphy (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Rare Holo is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Manaphy is a Water card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Manaphy
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $15.43 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $15.43 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Manaphy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Unleashed was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Manaphy can realise well above the $10.50 low end.
Manaphy value questions
What is the value of Manaphy?
Manaphy trades near $15.43 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $10.50–—; Cardmarket shows €3.07.
Is Manaphy a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-9.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Manaphy rare?
Manaphy is a Rare Holo card from Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Manaphy are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($15.43), Reverse Holofoil ($9.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Manaphy sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.43. 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 Manaphy?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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