Kingler 38/62

Name: Kingler #38 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-38
Price: 3.1 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Water Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves From: Krabby

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

3.10 $0.80 (20.51%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.98 $0.10 (11.36%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	226.72	0.37%	x73
PSA9	38.51	2.58%	x12
PSA8.5	20.50	—	x6.6
PSA8	21.09	4.57%	x6.8
PSA7	21.72	0.28%	x7.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	85.53	6.02%	x87
PSA9	47.16	10.72%	x48
PSA8	24.57	33.97%	x25
PSA7	17.10	—	x17

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
391
19.92%
$226.72
PSA 9 Mint
848
43.20%
$38.51
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
460
23.43%
$21.09
PSA 7 Near Mint
140
7.13%
$21.72
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
67
3.41%
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PSA 5 Excellent
32
1.63%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
14
0.71%
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PSA 3 Very Good
4
0.20%
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PSA 2 Good
2
0.10%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.05%
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Is Kingler 38/62 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.10 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.75

$3.10

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 —

—

PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$21.72

PSA 7 −$12.20

$21.09

PSA 8 −$12.75

$38.51

PSA 9 +$2.40

$226.72

PSA 10 +$166.15

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.10 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.

Population Report (PSA)

About Kingler

The large pincer has 10,000 horsepower of crushing power. However, its huge size makes it unwieldy to use.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Kingler
National Pokédex #[99]
Card Number 38/62
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves From
Krabby
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Flail10×
Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Kingler.
Crabhammer40

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a powerful red crab with one massive claw raised, poised on a rocky, purple seabed, exuding strength and readiness amidst a mysterious underwater environment.

Playability Overview

Kingler's damage-scaling Flail can become powerful over time, but its reliance on accumulating damage counters makes it a risky and slow strategic choice.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Underwater ClashKingler's fierce pose and dynamic pincers really capture the chaos of an ocean battle. I'd place this card prominently on a "Marine Mayhem" page. The vibrant blues and the action-packed art make it perfect to showcase alongside other water-type heavyweights like Gyarados or Sharpedo.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Bright Blue / Battle Ready / Aquatic Fury

Kingler 38/62

Raw Prices

first Edition

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PSA Graded Prices

Population Report (PSA)

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About Kingler

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Attacks

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

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