Slowpoke 55/62

Name: Slowpoke #55 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-55
Price: 6.48 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Psychic Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 2.3 packs (43.5%) Evolves To: Slowbro, Slowking

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

6.48 $0.49 (7.03%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.75 $0.23 (23.47%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	374.23	10.46%	x58
PSA9	45.96	8.04%	x7.1
PSA8.5	66.84	566.40%	x10
PSA8	38.93	32.64%	x6.0
PSA7	19.58	6.18%	x3.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	197.99	—	x264
PSA9	47.01	13.28%	x63
PSA8.5	79.95	—	x107
PSA8	20.86	3.52%	x28
PSA7	21.39	—	x29

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1,014
23.75%
$374.23
PSA 9 Mint
1,839
43.07%
$45.96
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
814
19.06%
$38.93
PSA 7 Near Mint
286
6.70%
$19.58
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
124
2.90%
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PSA 5 Excellent
86
2.01%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
36
0.84%
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PSA 3 Very Good
11
0.26%
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PSA 2 Good
6
0.14%
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PSA 1 Poor
32
0.75%
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Is Slowpoke 55/62 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $6.48 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $39.63

$6.48

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 —

$19.58

PSA 7 −$17.45

$38.93

PSA 8 −$0.61

$45.96

PSA 9 +$5.51

$374.23

PSA 10 +$291.10

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $6.48 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 Slowpoke

Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Slowpoke
National Pokédex #[79]
Card Number 55/62
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorMiki Tanaka
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves To
Slowbro, Slowking
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points50 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Spacing Out
Flip a coin. If heads, remove a damage counter from Slowpoke. This attack can't be used if Slowpoke has no damage counters on it.
Scavenge
Discard 1 Psychic Energy card attached to Slowpoke in order to use this attack. Put a Trainer card from your discard pile into your hand.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Slowpoke calmly resting on a vast green field under a bright blue sky, its cheerful expression and relaxed posture complementing the serene, simple landscape dotted with fluffy white clouds.

Playability Overview

Slowpoke offers defensive value with its coin-flip healing and the ability to recycle Trainer cards, encouraging a patient, resource-focused playstyle despite its low HP and attack power.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Lazy LagoonThis Slowpoke card has such a laid-back vibe with its playful pink hue and whimsical background. It really captures the essence of a lazy day by the water. Pair it with other chill Pokémon like Snorlax and Lickitung for a perfect lazy afternoon vibe. Avoid placing it with anything too intense—let it shine in its own relaxed corner.Additional Binder Suggestions: Water / Relaxed / Pastel / Lazy Day / Chill Vibes

Slowpoke 55/62

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PSA Graded Prices

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About Slowpoke

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Artwork Description

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