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Sunkern 78/111

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Set: Neo Genesis Released: Dec 16, 2000

Pokémon: Sunkern

Grass Type Common Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno Pull Rate:1 in 5.8 packs (17.2%) Evolves To: Sunflora

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

2.44 $0.09 (3.83%)

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0.81 $0.10 (10.99%)

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Sunkern 78/111 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	103.09	37.45%	x42
PSA9	33.45	20.06%	x14
PSA8	4.36	—	x1.8
PSA7	20.50	—	x8.4

Sunkern 78/111 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
56
17.55%
$103.09
PSA 9 Mint
175
54.86%
$33.45
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
60
18.81%
$4.36
PSA 7 Near Mint
13
4.08%
$20.50
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
0.63%
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PSA 5 Excellent
6
1.88%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
0.63%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.31%
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Is Sunkern 78/111 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $2.44 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $34.99

$2.44

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$20.50

PSA 7 −$12.61

$4.36

PSA 8 −$26.65

$33.45

PSA 9 −$1.34

$103.09

PSA 10 +$59.25

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $2.44 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Sunkern 78/111 Population Report

About Sunkern

It may drop out of the sky suddenly. If attacked by a Spearow, it violently shakes its leaves.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Sunkern
TypeGrass
National Pokédex #[191]
Card Number 78/111
Card RarityCommon
Pull Rate1 in 5.8 packs (17.2%)
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
LanguageEnglish
Release Date16/12/2000
SeriesNeo
Expansion Neo Genesis
Evolves To
Sunflora
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points40 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Growth
Flip a coin. If heads, you may attach up to 2 Grass Energy cards from your hand to Sunkern.
Mega Drain30
Remove a number of damage counters from Sunkern equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10). If Sunkern has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Sunkern nestled inside a straw hat, its small leaves sprouting confidently as it gazes out a window, bathed in soft, warm light from the outside world.

Playability Overview

Sunkern's ability to attach extra Energy through Growth introduces an element of risk and reward, while Mega Drain offers sustainable offense and self-healing for prolonged battles.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Seedling SanctuaryThis Sunkern artwork has such an adorable, nurturing vibe with its little leaf arms and the warm, inviting background. It feels right at home among other grass-type Pokémon, especially those with a gentle nature. Consider pairing it with cards featuring soft illustrations, like Chikorita or Oddish, to maintain that wholesome atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Garden / Cheerful / Soft Colors / Plant Life / Nurturing Growth

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Sunkern #78/111 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Sunkern #78/111 from Neo Genesis — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Sunkern #78/111 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Sunkern has moved up 3.8% to $2.44. PSA 10 copies are down 37.5% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Sunkern #78/111?

Sunkern #78/111 appears roughly 1 in 5.8 packs, which works out at 17.2% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Neo Genesis.

How rare is Sunkern #78/111?

Sunkern #78/111 is a Common, one of the higher rarity tiers in Neo Genesis.

Is Sunkern #78/111 worth grading?

At $2.44 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $103.09, giving a net return of +$59.25 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$1.34 and PSA 8 returns −$26.65, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Sunkern #78/111 exist?

PSA have graded 319 copies of Sunkern #78/111, of which 56 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 17.6%, or roughly 1 in 5.7 graded copies.

Is Sunkern #78/111 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 17.6% gem rate, Sunkern grades worse than the Neo Genesis average by 0.2 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Sunkern #78/111?

Sunkern #78/111 was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, who has illustrated 1241 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Sunkern #78/111 released?

Sunkern #78/111 was released on 16 December 2000 as part of Neo Genesis. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 2 Pokémon from the Johto region.

Sunkern 78/111

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Sunkern 78/111 Graded Prices

Sunkern 78/111 Population Report

Is Sunkern 78/111 worth grading?

About Sunkern

Card Details

Card Attributes

Attacks

Sunkern #78/111 Discussion

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first Edition

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