Alakazam Expedition Base Set Holo Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Alakazam

Expedition Base Set · Holo Rare
Pokémon pkm:ecard1-1 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$169.78
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $93.38 – $268.72.
▼ 32% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$145.04
Never pay above $158.65
Optimal sell
$183.96
Never sell below $174.04
Buy this card · aim to pay under $158.65
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $183.96 · never below $174.04. 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.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Alakazam worth?

Alakazam from Expedition Base Set has a fair market value of about $169.78 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Alakazam?

List around $183.96 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $154.65 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Alakazam?

A disciplined buy target is about $145.04 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $158.65.

Where can I buy Alakazam?

Alakazam is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $169.78 and aim to pay under $158.65 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Alakazam?

Alakazam is trending falling ~18% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $158.65; paying near or below $145.04 keeps a margin of safety versus the $169.78 fair value.

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