Tentacruel 44/62

Name: Tentacruel #44 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-44
Price: 4.51 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: Tentacool

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

4.51 $0.88 (16.33%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.98 $0.14 (12.50%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	275.23	—	x61
PSA9	38.95	6.48%	x8.6
PSA8	24.96	0.20%	x5.5
PSA7	21.80	—	x4.8

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	95.10	—	x97
PSA9	63.42	15.02%	x65
PSA8	21.07	7.14%	x22
PSA7	15.61	52.25%	x16

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
329
19.88%
$275.23
PSA 9 Mint
747
45.14%
$38.95
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
380
22.96%
$24.96
PSA 7 Near Mint
118
7.13%
$21.80
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
40
2.42%
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PSA 5 Excellent
22
1.33%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
7
0.42%
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PSA 3 Very Good
3
0.18%
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PSA 2 Good
4
0.24%
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PSA 1 Poor
2
0.12%
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Is Tentacruel 44/62 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $4.51 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $37.37

$4.51

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 —

$21.80

PSA 7 −$13.54

$24.96

PSA 8 −$10.79

$38.95

PSA 9 +$1.38

$275.23

PSA 10 +$206.94

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $4.51 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 Tentacruel

The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Tentacruel
National Pokédex #[73]
Card Number 44/62
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves From
Tentacool
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

Attacks

Supersonic
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Jellyfish Sting10
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Tentacruel emerging powerfully, its red eyes glowing intensely as its long tentacles stretch outward, poised to strike amid a radiant, explosive burst of yellow light against a dark purple background.

Playability Overview

Tentacruel’s ability to inflict status conditions like Confusion and Poison allows it to strategically disrupt opponents, though its modest HP and damage output require careful support for sustained effectiveness.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Ocean DepthsThe artwork features Tentacruel drifting through the water, surrounded by a serene blue backdrop. It’s got that mysterious underwater vibe, so I’d place it on a page dedicated to ocean life. Pair it up with other Water-types that evoke a sense of the sea, like Starmie or Gyarados, for an awesome aquatic display.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Mysterious / Deep Blue / Jellyfish / Sea Life

Tentacruel 44/62

Raw Prices

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PSA Graded Prices

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About Tentacruel

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Card Attributes

Attacks

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

Binder Inspiration

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