Slowpoke Fossil Common Pokémon card — value and price

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Slowpoke

Fossil · Common
Pokémon pkm:base3-55 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$4.78
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $2.63 – $8.31.
▼ 10% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$4.00
Never pay above $4.43
Optimal sell
$5.19
Never sell below $4.90
Buy this card · aim to pay under $4.43
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $5.19 · never below $4.90. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers
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Common questions
How much is Slowpoke worth?

Slowpoke from Fossil has a fair market value of about $4.78 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Slowpoke?

List around $5.19 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $3.12 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Slowpoke?

A disciplined buy target is about $4.00 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $4.43.

Where can I buy Slowpoke?

Slowpoke is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $4.78 and aim to pay under $4.43 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Slowpoke?

Slowpoke is trending falling ~19% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $4.43; paying near or below $4.00 keeps a margin of safety versus the $4.78 fair value.

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