Metagross Temporal Forces Illustration rare Pokémon card — value and price

Metagross

Temporal Forces · Illustration rare
Pokémon pkm:sv05-178 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$33.14
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $21.07 – $46.50.
▼ 6% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$29.86
Never pay above $31.66
Optimal sell
$35.68
Never sell below $33.90
Buy this card · aim to pay under $31.66
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 $35.68 · never below $33.90. 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.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
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Common questions
How much is Metagross worth?

Metagross from Temporal Forces has a fair market value of about $33.14 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Metagross?

List around $35.68 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $25.64 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Metagross?

A disciplined buy target is about $29.86 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $31.66.

Where can I buy Metagross?

Metagross is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $33.14 and aim to pay under $31.66 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Metagross?

Metagross is trending falling ~5% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $31.66; paying near or below $29.86 keeps a margin of safety versus the $33.14 fair value.

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