Tentacruel 38/147

Name: Tentacruel #38 - Aquapolis | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard2-38
Price: 13.55 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Aquapolis Released: Jan 15, 2003

Pokémon: Tentacruel

Water Type Rare Illustrator: Hajime Kusajima Pull Rate: 1 in 48 packs (2.1%) Evolves From: Tentacool

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13.55 $0.37 (2.81%)

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36.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	189.26	50.59%	x14
PSA9	32.10	17.50%	x2.4
PSA8.5	45.00	—	x3.3
PSA8	23.00	—	x1.7
PSA7	8.00	—	x0.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	628.24	5.72%	x17
PSA9	161.86	28.86%	x4.5
PSA8	103.37	6.17%	x2.9
PSA7	60.00	—	x1.7

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
41
39.05%
$189.26
PSA 9 Mint
43
40.95%
$32.10
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
13
12.38%
$23.00
PSA 7 Near Mint
3
2.86%
$8.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
3
2.86%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.95%
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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 Tentacruel 38/147 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $13.55 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $47.76

$13.55

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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 —

PSA 7 −$34.59

$23

PSA 8 −$21.54

$32.10

PSA 9 −$13.62

$189.26

PSA 10 +$123.11

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $13.55 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.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Tentacruel
National Pokédex #[73]
Card Number 38/147
Card RarityRare
IllustratorHajime Kusajima
Release Date15/01/2003
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Aquapolis
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 Points70 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2

Abilities

Poké-Power: Strange Tentacles
Once during your turn (before your attack), as long as the number of Energy cards attached to the Defending Pokémon is less than the number of Energy cards attached to your Active Pokémon, you may choose an Energy card, if any, in your opponent's discard pile and attach it to the Defending Pokémon. This power can't be used if Tentacruel is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

Poison Sting20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Tentacruel drifting silently through an eerie, glowing underwater landscape, its numerous tentacles undulating gracefully amidst ethereal blue light and mysterious aquatic structures in the shadowy depths.

Playability Overview

Tentacruel’s ability to recycle Energy from the opponent’s discard pile offers strategic resource control, enabling sustained pressure while balancing the risk of Special Conditions limiting its power usage.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Ocean DepthsThis artwork of Tentacruel captures a mysterious underwater vibe, with its vibrant blues and soft, flowing tentacles. It deserves a spot among other aquatic Pokémon, especially those with a mystical or eerie aesthetic. Pair it with cards that evoke a sense of deep-sea exploration or oceanic wonder, avoiding more cheerful beach-themed cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Mysterious / Ethereal Blue / Deep Sea / Jellyfish Vibes

Tentacruel 38/147

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