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Seadra 42/62

Name: Seadra #42 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-42
Price: 5.29 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon: Seadra

Water Type Uncommon Illustrator: Ken Sugimori Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves From: Horsea Evolves To: Kingdra

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

5.29 $0.16 (2.94%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.98 $0.18 (22.50%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	302.19	11.91%	x57
PSA9	57.46	27.15%	x11
PSA8.5	28.00	—	x5.3
PSA8	31.66	14.11%	x6.0
PSA7.5	35.00	—	x6.6
PSA7	15.69	14.07%	x3.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	115.33	—	x118
PSA9	57.85	16.80%	x59
PSA8.5	16.05	—	x16
PSA8	19.94	15.11%	x20
PSA7	13.31	—	x14

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
472
22.10%
$302.19
PSA 9 Mint
906
42.42%
$57.46
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
442
20.69%
$31.66
PSA 7 Near Mint
168
7.87%
$15.69
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
73
3.42%
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PSA 5 Excellent
29
1.36%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
19
0.89%
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PSA 3 Very Good
10
0.47%
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PSA 2 Good
4
0.19%
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PSA 1 Poor
4
0.19%
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Is Seadra 42/62 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $5.29 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $38.26

$5.29

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 —

$15.69

PSA 7 −$19.64

$31.66

PSA 8 −$5.75

$57.46

PSA 9 +$16.70

$302.19

PSA 10 +$229.62

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $5.29 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 Seadra

Capable of swimming backward by rapidly flapping its wing-like pectoral fins and stout tail.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Seadra
National Pokédex #[117]
Card Number 42/62
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves From
Horsea
Evolves To
Kingdra
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 ×1

Attacks

Water Gun20+
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Seadra but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.
Agility20
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Seadra.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Seadra swirling gracefully through a textured underwater scene, its sharp spines and curled tail accentuated by cool blues and purples, capturing its fierce and mystical aquatic nature.

Playability Overview

Seadra offers versatile damage scaling with Water Gun and potential disruption via Agility, making it a flexible choice for energy-focused strategies with some defensive utility.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Ocean's WhisperThis Seadra card has a serene underwater vibe, with its elegant pose and soft blue hues. It should definitely be placed on a "Calm Waters" page. Consider pairing it with other water Pokémon that evoke tranquility, like Lapras or Vaporeon, to enhance the aquatic atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Serene / Soft Blue / Underwater Dance / Water Play

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Seadra #42/62 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Seadra #42/62 from Fossil — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Seadra #42/62 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Seadra has moved down 2.9% to $5.29. PSA 10 copies are up 11.9% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Seadra #42/62?

Seadra #42/62 appears roughly 1 in 5.3 packs, which works out at 18.9% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Fossil.

How rare is Seadra #42/62?

Seadra #42/62 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Fossil.

Is Seadra #42/62 worth grading?

At $5.29 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $302.19, giving a net return of +$229.62 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$16.70 and PSA 8 returns −$5.75, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Seadra #42/62 exist?

PSA have graded 2,136 copies of Seadra #42/62, of which 472 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 22.1%, or roughly 1 in 4.5 graded copies.

Is Seadra #42/62 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 22.1% gem rate, Seadra grades better than the Fossil average by 7.4 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Seadra #42/62?

Seadra #42/62 was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, who has illustrated 2072 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Seadra #42/62 released?

Seadra #42/62 was released on 10 October 1999 as part of Fossil. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Seadra 42/62