Xatu #49
📉 Dip AlertAs card #49 in Unseen Forces, Xatu is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $24.83 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.
Xatu #49 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Xatu at a glance
- Uncommon rarity.
- Live market value $24.83 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.25.
- 7-day average €0.19; 30-day average €0.32.
- Unseen Forces, EX series, 2005.
Xatu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Xatu #49.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $29.37
- Mid
- $32.94
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $0.55
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Xatu #49
Card #49 of Unseen Forces is Xatu, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). A Psychic-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Masakazu Fukuda; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $24.83, spanning $29.37–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #49 / 115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Natu
- Pokédex
- #178
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Xatu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Xatu #49 — the playability layer behind the price.
Telekinesis
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
Psyshock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Xatu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Xatu #49.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($24.83), Normal ($0.55).
This $24.83 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $24.83 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.25, with an average sold price of €0.17 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Xatu price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.19 over 7 days versus €0.32 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-40.6%).
Single-day average: €0.15; Cardmarket trend price €0.25.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $24.83–$24.83. The most recent snapshot of $24.83 sits 100% up that range.
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 · 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 Xatu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $24.83 market translates to a net of about $21.24 (eBay), $21.36 (TCGplayer), $23.24 (Cardmarket), $21.82 (Whatnot) or $24.83 (direct). That $3.59 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Xatu 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 Xatu #49.
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 Xatu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Xatu #49 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Xatu #49.
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 $24.83 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $14.01 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $70.80 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-12.8% 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.
Xatu within Unseen Forces
Xatu ranks #115 of 138 tracked Unseen Forces cards by market value, against a set median of $51.20.
That is 52% below the middle of the set — a top-17% position.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Xatu valuable
- Xatu is a Psychic card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Xatu is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Priced at $24.83 with steady supply, Xatu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Xatu comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Xatu
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $24.83 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $24.83 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Unseen Forces was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Xatu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Xatu can realise well above the $29.37 low end.
Xatu value questions
How much is Xatu worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $24.83 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $29.37 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.25.
Will Xatu hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Xatu?
Xatu 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.
Does Xatu have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($24.83), Normal ($0.55). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Xatu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $24.83. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Xatu cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
Other Xatu cards
Xatu appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
