Rocket's Articuno ex Team Rocket Returns Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Rocket's Articuno ex

Team Rocket Returns · Rare
Pokémon pkm:ex7-96 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$443.25
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $246.90 – $675.17.
▲ 14% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$399.51
Never pay above $423.57
Optimal sell
$486.96
Never sell below $456.36
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $423.57 raw
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $486.96 · never below $456.36. 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
High value — graded: slab in a slab guard, bubble-wrapped in a rigid mailer. Raw: sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer. Either way ship tracked, with signature confirmation.
Slab guard (graded)Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Rocket's Articuno ex worth?

Rocket's Articuno ex from Team Rocket Returns has a fair market value of about $443.25 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Rocket's Articuno ex?

List around $486.96 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $408.26 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Rocket's Articuno ex?

A disciplined buy target is about $399.51 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $423.57.

Where can I buy Rocket's Articuno ex?

Rocket's Articuno ex is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $443.25 and aim to pay under $423.57 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Rocket's Articuno ex?

Rocket's Articuno ex is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $423.57; paying near or below $399.51 keeps a margin of safety versus the $443.25 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Rocket's Articuno ex worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Rocket's Articuno ex is modelled around $1,861.65 versus $443.25 raw — roughly a 320% premium for a retro (2004–2010) card. At this value most copies trade slabbed, because certification removes both authenticity and condition risk. Buy graded if you want certainty or plan to resell; buy raw only from clear photos and a trusted seller, and expect to pay near $423.57 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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