Slowpoke HeartGold SoulSilver Common Pokémon card — value and price

Slowpoke

HeartGold SoulSilver · Common
Pokémon pkm:hgss1-81 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$4.26
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $2.34 – $6.84.
▼ 46% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$3.43
Never pay above $3.89
Optimal sell
$4.57
Never sell below $4.35
Buy this card · aim to pay under $3.89
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $4.57 · never below $4.35. 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 HeartGold SoulSilver has a fair market value of about $4.26 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Slowpoke?

List around $4.57 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $2.58 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Slowpoke?

A disciplined buy target is about $3.43 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $3.89.

Where can I buy Slowpoke?

Slowpoke is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $4.26 and aim to pay under $3.89 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Slowpoke?

Slowpoke is trending falling ~35% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $3.89; paying near or below $3.43 keeps a margin of safety versus the $4.26 fair value.

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