Slugma #73
📉 Dip AlertSlugma #73 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $65.16, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Slugma #73 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Slugma at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From Unseen Forces (EX), released 2005.
- Current TCGplayer market value $65.16 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €0.24.
- 7-day average €0.24; 30-day average €0.38.
Slugma price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Slugma #73.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $99.99
- Mid
- $299.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.35
- Mid
- $0.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Slugma #73
Slugma is the #73 of 115 card in Unseen Forces, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. The card carries 40 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya and currently trades at $65.16 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $99.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #73 / 115
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #218
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Slugma attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Slugma #73 — the playability layer behind the price.
Yawn
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Headbutt
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Slugma price analysis
What drives the current market value of Slugma #73.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $65.16, Normal at $0.93.
A $65.16 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $65.16, Slugma draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Slugma at a trend of €0.24, an average sold price of €0.42 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Slugma price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.24, 36.8% below the 30-day average of €0.38.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.25, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.24.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Slugma, with a recorded low of $65.16 and high of $65.16; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 Slugma?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Slugma at $65.16 nets roughly $56.23 on eBay, $56.55 on TCGplayer, $61.55 via Cardmarket, $57.76 on Whatnot or $65.16 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $8.93.
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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Should you grade Slugma?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Slugma #73 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 $65.16 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $130.07 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $16.69. You need a graded sale of $111.14 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $48.20 (45.8% 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.
Slugma within Unseen Forces
Slugma ranks #50 of 138 tracked Unseen Forces cards by market value, against a set median of $51.20.
It sits in the top 64% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Slugma valuable
- Classic-era cards like Slugma (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Slugma is sought by players and collectors alike.
- At Common rarity, Slugma is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- At $65.16 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Tomokazu Komiya illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Slugma
- For Slugma, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $65.16 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.24 and €0.38) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Slugma has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $65.16 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Slugma value questions
What is the value of Slugma?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $65.16 (low $99.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.24.
Should I buy Slugma?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Slugma rare?
Slugma 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.
Does Slugma have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($65.16), Normal ($0.93). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Slugma?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $65.16. 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 Slugma?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya also matters to collector demand.
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