Mothim 42/100

Name: Mothim #42 - Majestic Dawn | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: dp5-42
Price: 0.63 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Majestic Dawn Released: May 1, 2008

Pokémon

Grass Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10 packs (10.0%) Evolves From: Burmy

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

0.63 $0.01 (1.56%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

2.12 $0.19 (8.23%)

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prerelease Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

7.97 $0.51 (6.01%)

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staff Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	99.65	—	x158
PSA9	31.59	—	x50
PSA7	25.00	—	x40

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	35.13	—	x17

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	71.68	49.51%	—
PSA8	145.00	607.32%	—
PSA7	38.28	—	—

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
1
50.00%
$99.65
PSA 9 Mint
1
50.00%
$31.59
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
$25.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Mothim 42/100 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.63 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.91

$0.63

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 —

$25

PSA 7 −$6.88

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PSA 8 —

$31.59

PSA 9 −$1.15

$99.65

PSA 10 +$58.07

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.63 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 Mothim

It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by Combee.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Mothim
National Pokédex #[414]
Card Number 42/100
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date01/05/2008
SeriesDiamond & Pearl
Expansion Majestic Dawn
Evolves From
Burmy
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Fire +20
Resistance Fighting -20

Abilities

Poké-Body: Disturbance Scales
Any damage done by attacks from your Pokémon to the Defending Pokémon isn't affected by Resistance.

Attacks

Get Help30×
Does 30 damage times the number of different types of Wormadam on your Bench.
Quick Touch40
You may switch Mothim with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, move as many Energy cards attached to Mothim as you like to the new Active Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Mothim soaring gracefully through a twilight sky, its vibrant orange and cream wings spread wide, poised above a blurred landscape of buildings and water, embodying swift elegance and quiet strength.

Playability Overview

Mothim's ability to bypass resistance and leverage multiple Wormadam types for scaled damage encourages strategic deck building around Wormadam variants and energy management for effective bench switching.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fluttering SecretsThis Mothim card has a whimsical quality with its vibrant colors and delicate wings. The artwork feels like a summer day, making it a great fit for a "Nature's Wonders" page. Position it alongside other bug Pokémon to highlight that serene, fluttering vibe, while keeping it away from darker themes to maintain its lighthearted charm.Additional Binder Suggestions: Garden / Cheerful / Bright Colors / Bug Life / Summer Breeze

Mothim 42/100