Pokémon Flute 86/102

Name: Pokémon Flute #86 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-86
Price: 3.23 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

TrainerUncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%)

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

3.23 $0.09 (2.71%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

6.12 $0.53 (9.48%)

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first Edition Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

29.66

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	572.11	—	x177
PSA9	95.36	6.95%	x30
PSA8	18.91	7.63%	x5.9
PSA7	16.54	10.40%	x5.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	164.08	—	x27
PSA9	60.70	—	x9.9
PSA8	48.08	168.15%	x7.9
PSA7	22.00	—	x3.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,126.76	2.34%	x38
PSA9	139.16	16.88%	x4.7
PSA8.5	45.00	—	x1.5
PSA8	60.18	3.39%	x2.0
PSA7	48.88	94.82%	x1.6

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
108
17.53%
$572.11
PSA 9 Mint
229
37.18%
$95.36
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
163
26.46%
$18.91
PSA 7 Near Mint
63
10.23%
$16.54
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
23
3.73%
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PSA 5 Excellent
16
2.60%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
8
1.30%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.16%
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PSA 2 Good
2
0.32%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.16%
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Is Pokémon Flute 86/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.23 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.90

$3.23

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 —

$16.54

PSA 7 −$16.84

$18.91

PSA 8 −$14.78

$95.36

PSA 9 +$51.73

$572.11

PSA 10 +$466.51

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.23 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.

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Card Details

Card TypeTrainer
Card Number 86/102
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKeiji Kinebuchi
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print

Card Attributes

Energy Type Trainer

Rules

Choose 1 Basic Pokémon card from your opponent's discard pile and put it onto his or her Bench. (You can't play Pokémon Flute if your opponent's Bench is full.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a shiny golden flute with a red-and-white spherical mouthpiece, casting a soft shadow on a smooth surface, suggesting an aura of mystery and enchanting sound within the Pokémon world.

Playability Overview

Pokémon Flute can disrupt an opponent’s recovery strategy by forcing a Basic Pokémon onto their bench, creating opportunities to control their board setup and timing.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Musical StrategyThe Pokémon Flute card has a playful design with its bright colors and unique shape. It deserves a spot on a "Game Mechanics" page because it adds an interesting layer of strategy to gameplay. Pair it with other Trainer cards that influence the board state for a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Game Room / Tactical / Bright Colors / Bench Boost / Strategy Play

Pokémon Flute 86/102

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unlimited Shadowless

first Edition Shadowless

Price History (Raw)

PSA Graded Prices

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Is Pokémon Flute 86/102 worth grading?

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Rules

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

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