Primeape Pokémon card #22
RarePokémon
Unleashed·HeartGold & SoulSilver series·#22

Primeape #22

📉 Dip Alert

As card #22 in Unleashed, Primeape is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $25.00 ungraded.

Market value
$25.00
Cardmarket (EUR)
€1.24
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 34.4%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Primeape #22 today, you'd net about
$25.00after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $25.00Cardmarket $23.40Whatnot $21.98TCGplayer $21.51eBay $21.39

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?▼ 34.4%
Cooling off ▼

Primeape #22 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Primeape at a glance

  • Rare rarity.
  • From Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
  • 7-day average €0.84; 30-day average €1.28.
  • Trades around $25.00 on TCGplayer.
  • Cardmarket trend price €1.24.
Market prices

Primeape price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Primeape #22.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$25.00
TCGplayer market
Low
$23.00
Mid
$131.32
High
—
Normal
$2.73
TCGplayer market
Low
$1.95
Mid
$3.75
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€1.24
Avg sold
€1.76
Lowest NM
€0.04
7-day avg
€0.84
30-day avg
€1.28

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Primeape #22

Card #22 of Unleashed is Primeape, a classic-era Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series (2010). A Fighting-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Sachiko Adachi and currently trades at $25.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $23.00 to —.

Card lore
“If approached while asleep, it may awaken and angrily give chase in a groggy state of semi-sleep.”

Printed flavour text on the Unleashed #22 card.

Card facts

Set
Unleashed
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number
#22 / 95
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Sachiko Adachi
HP
90
Type
Fighting
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Mankey
Pokédex
#57
Released
2010/05/12
Card text

Primeape attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Primeape #22 — the playability layer behind the price.

ColorlessColorless

Low Kick

30
FightingFighting

Bebop Punch

Choose 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads to that Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Battle stats

Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Primeape price analysis

What drives the current market value of Primeape #22.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($25.00), Normal ($2.73).

A $25.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

At $25.00, Primeape draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

Cardmarket values Primeape at a trend of €1.24, an average sold price of €1.76 and a near-mint floor of €0.04.

Price trend

Primeape price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $25.00▲ 0% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $25.00

The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.84, 34.4% below the 30-day average of €1.28.

Latest daily average €0.14 against a trend price of €1.24.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Primeape, with a recorded low of $25.00 and high of $25.00; current value is at 100% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.14
7-day avg€0.84
30-day avg€1.28
Trend price€1.24

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
$25.00
All-time low
$25.00
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
$25.00
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $25.00high $25.00

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Primeape?

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

Selling Primeape at $25.00 nets roughly $21.39 on eBay, $21.51 on TCGplayer, $23.40 via Cardmarket, $21.98 on Whatnot or $25.00 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.61.

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 Primeape #22.

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Best net payout$25.00
Spread across platforms$3.61
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.6114.5%$21.39Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.4913.9%$21.51Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.606.4%$23.40Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$25.00Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.0312.1%$21.98Sell 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 Primeape?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Primeape #22 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Primeape #22.

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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?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $25.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $14.38 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $70.98 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-12.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$21.75
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$36.13
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$70.98
Expected value
$13.63
Expected profit
—
-12.5% 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

Primeape within Unleashed

Within Unleashed it is the #28 most valuable of 68 tracked cards; the set median is $17.31.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 60%.

The set's top card is Suicune & Entei LEGEND (#94), valued at $340.00.

Rank in set
#28
of 68 tracked
Set median
$17.31
Rarity
Rare
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Full Unleashed report →
Value drivers

What makes Primeape valuable

  • Primeape is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
  • Classic-era (2010) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
  • Artwork by Sachiko Adachi is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • Priced at $25.00 with steady supply, Primeape sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Primeape is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Primeape

  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Primeape can realise well above the $23.00 low end.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $25.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Primeape has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $25.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • For Primeape, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
FAQ

Primeape value questions

How much is Primeape worth?

Primeape trades near $25.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $23.00–—; Cardmarket shows €1.24.

Should I buy Primeape?

The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

How rare is Primeape?

Primeape is a Rare card from Unleashed (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Does Primeape have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($25.00), Normal ($2.73). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Primeape?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $25.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Primeape cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Sachiko Adachi also matters to collector demand.

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