Cyndaquil #54
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #54 in Unseen Forces, Cyndaquil is a Common Pokémon card worth about $45.00 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 Cyndaquil #54 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Cyndaquil at a glance
- Recent averages: €0.40 (7d), €0.34 (30d).
- Live market value $45.00 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.39.
- From Unseen Forces (EX), released 2005.
- Rarity: Common.
Cyndaquil price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Cyndaquil #54.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $59.79
- Mid
- $69.95
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.98
- Mid
- $2.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Cyndaquil #54
Card #54 of Unseen Forces is Cyndaquil, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). The card carries 50 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Hajime Kusajima and currently trades at $45.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $59.79 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #54 / 115
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Cyndaquil attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Cyndaquil #54 — the playability layer behind the price.
Paralyzing Gaze
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Fireworks
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Cyndaquil.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Cyndaquil price analysis
What drives the current market value of Cyndaquil #54.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $45.00, Normal at $2.70.
This $45.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $45.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Cyndaquil trends at €0.39 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.34, lowest NM €0.02).
Cyndaquil price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.40 over 7 days versus €0.34 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+17.6%).
Single-day average: €0.28; Cardmarket trend price €0.39.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $45.00–$45.00. The most recent snapshot of $45.00 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Cyndaquil?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $45.00 market translates to a net of about $38.74 (eBay), $38.96 (TCGplayer), $42.40 (Cardmarket), $39.80 (Whatnot) or $45.00 (direct). That $6.26 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Cyndaquil sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Cyndaquil #54.
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 Cyndaquil?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Cyndaquil #54 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Cyndaquil #54.
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 $45.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $57.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $90.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.59 (14.8% 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.
Cyndaquil within Unseen Forces
Within Unseen Forces it is the #77 most valuable of 138 tracked cards; the set median is $51.20.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 45%.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Cyndaquil valuable
- At Common rarity, Cyndaquil is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Cyndaquil comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Priced at $45.00 with steady supply, Cyndaquil sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Its Fire typing means Cyndaquil has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Cyndaquil
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.40 and €0.34) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Cyndaquil can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Unseen Forces was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Cyndaquil can realise well above the $59.79 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Cyndaquil has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Cyndaquil value questions
What is the value of Cyndaquil?
The current TCGplayer market value is $45.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $59.79 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.39.
Will Cyndaquil hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (17.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Cyndaquil?
Cyndaquil is a Common card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Cyndaquil are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($45.00), Normal ($2.70). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Cyndaquil?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.00. 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 Cyndaquil?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
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