Mary's Request Pokémon card #86
UncommonTrainer
Unseen Forces·EX series·#86

Mary's Request #86

📉 Dip Alert

Mary's Request #86 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $49.99, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$49.99
Cardmarket (EUR)
€0.80
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 43.4%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Mary's Request #86 today, you'd net about
$49.99after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $49.99Cardmarket $47.14Whatnot $44.24TCGplayer $43.32eBay $43.07

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?▼ 43.4%
Cooling off ▼

Mary's Request #86 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Mary's Request at a glance

  • Rarity: Uncommon.
  • From Unseen Forces (EX), released 2005.
  • Cardmarket values it at €0.80 (EUR).
  • Current TCGplayer market value $49.99 (Reverse Holofoil).
  • Short-term trend -43.4% (7d vs 30d).
Market prices

Mary's Request price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Mary's Request #86.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$49.99
TCGplayer market
Low
$39.99
Mid
$66.08
High
—
Normal
$4.87
TCGplayer market
Low
$3.77
Mid
$4.62
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€0.80
Avg sold
€1.13
Lowest NM
€0.02
7-day avg
€0.56
30-day avg
€0.99

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Live market value$49.99
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Overview

About Mary's Request #86

Unseen Forces placed Mary's Request at #86; the Trainer card entered the market in 2005 within the EX series. As a Trainer card (Supporter), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.

Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $49.99, spanning $39.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Unseen Forces
Series
EX
Number
#86 / 115
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Subtype
Supporter
Released
2005/08/22
Card text

Mary's Request attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Mary's Request #86 — the playability layer behind the price.

You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card. Draw a card. If you don't have any Stage 2 Evolved Pokémon in play, draw 2 more cards.

Battle stats

Retreat cost
—
Attacks
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Market analysis

Mary's Request price analysis

What drives the current market value of Mary's Request #86.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($49.99), Normal ($4.87) — 2 versions in total.

A $49.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

At $49.99, Mary's Request draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

In EUR, Mary's Request trends at €0.80 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.13, lowest NM €0.02).

Price trend

Mary's Request price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $49.99▲ 0% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $49.99

Recent sales average €0.56 over 7 days versus €0.99 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-43.4%).

Latest daily average €0.49 against a trend price of €0.80.

Mary's Request has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $49.99 to $49.99; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.49
7-day avg€0.56
30-day avg€0.99
Trend price€0.80

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$49.99
All-time low
$49.99
Off all-time high
-0%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$49.99
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $49.99high $49.99

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Mary's Request?

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

On a $49.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $43.07 via eBay's default tier, $43.32 on TCGplayer, $47.14 on Cardmarket, $44.24 on Whatnot and $49.99 selling directly — a $6.92 spread after fees and typical shipping.

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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Mary's Request #86.

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Best net payout$49.99
Spread across platforms$6.92
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$6.9213.9%$43.07Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$6.6713.4%$43.32Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$2.855.7%$47.14Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$49.99Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$5.7511.5%$44.24Sell 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 Mary's Request?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Mary's Request #86 against today's raw market value.

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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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Worth grading

At $49.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $68.73 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $95.97 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $17.75 (19.7% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$43.49
Net as PSA 9
$38.28
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$112.22
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$95.97
Expected value
$61.24
Expected profit
$17.75
19.7% 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

Mary's Request within Unseen Forces

Within Unseen Forces it is the #72 most valuable of 138 tracked cards; the set median is $51.20.

It sits in the top 49% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.

Rank in set
#72
of 138 tracked
Set median
$51.20
Rarity
Uncommon
Series
EX
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Value drivers

What makes Mary's Request valuable

  • Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • Priced at $49.99 with steady supply, Mary's Request sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
  • Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
  • Mary's Request is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Mary's Request

  • For Mary's Request, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Bulk lots of Mary's Request 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.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $49.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $49.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Mary's Request value questions

What is the value of Mary's Request?

The current TCGplayer market value is $49.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $39.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.80.

Is Mary's Request a good investment?

Short-term momentum is softening (-43.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

Is Mary's Request rare?

Mary's Request is a Uncommon 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.

What print variants exist for Mary's Request?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($49.99), Normal ($4.87). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Mary's Request?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $49.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Mary's Request cost what it does?

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

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