Persian 42/144

Name: Persian #42 - Skyridge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard3-42
Price: 22.02 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Skyridge Released: May 12, 2003

Pokémon: Persian

Colorless Type Uncommon Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida Pull Rate: 1 in 18 packs (5.6%) Evolves From: Meowth

Raw Prices

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22.02 $1.58 (7.73%)

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44.21

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	125.11	4.39%	x5.7
PSA9	24.30	2.61%	x1.1
PSA8	30.13	27.15%	x1.4

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	440.76	13.35%	x10.0
PSA9	149.56	70.09%	x3.4
PSA8	40.37	6.01%	x0.9
PSA7	66.61	4.42%	x1.5

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
39
33.33%
$125.11
PSA 9 Mint
53
45.30%
$24.30
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
20
17.09%
$30.13
PSA 7 Near Mint
3
2.56%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
1.71%
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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 Persian 42/144 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $22.02 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $57.49

$22.02

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$30.13

PSA 8 −$23.81

$24.30

PSA 9 −$28.88

$125.11

PSA 10 +$58.83

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $22.02 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)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Persian
National Pokédex #[53]
Card Number 42/144
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
Release Date12/05/2003
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Skyridge
Evolves From
Meowth
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2

Attacks

Surprise Slash20
Flip a coin. If heads, look at your opponent's hand. If he or she has any Trainer cards there, choose 1 of them. You opponent shuffles that card into his or her deck.
Lunge50
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Persian prowling stealthily through tall, golden grass under a vibrant, colorful sky, its eyes gleaming with fierce intent and its body poised to strike or pounce on an unseen target.

Playability Overview

Persian offers strategic disruption by potentially removing key Trainer cards and a high-risk, high-reward attack, but its reliance on coin flips and moderate HP limits consistent offensive pressure.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sneaky ProwlerThis Persian card has a playful yet cunning vibe, with its sharp gaze and the dynamic background. I'd suggest placing it on a "Feline Friends" page, ideally alongside other sneaky Pokémon like Espurr or Meowth. The vibrant colors around it really make it pop, so consider positioning it where it can catch the viewer's eye!Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Playful / Bright Colors / Cat Life / Stealthy Moves

Persian 42/144

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PSA Graded Prices

PSA10 Price History

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Attacks

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Playability Overview

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