Plusle 8/97

Name: Plusle #8 - Dragon | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex3-8
Price: 92.52 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dragon Released: Nov 24, 2003

Pokémon: Plusle

Lightning Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida Pull Rate: 1 in 90 packs (1.1%)

Raw Prices

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92.52 $0.45 (0.49%)

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52.40

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,232.88	215.72%	x24
PSA9	333.28	7.80%	x3.6
PSA8	205.69	211.51%	x2.2
PSA7	27.87	5.94%	x0.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	500.00	—	x9.5
PSA8	102.13	53.03%	x1.9
PSA7	37.04	7.07%	x0.7

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
47
13.35%
$2,232.88
PSA 9 Mint
117
33.24%
$333.28
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
111
31.53%
$205.69
PSA 7 Near Mint
30
8.52%
$27.87
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
30
8.52%
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PSA 5 Excellent
9
2.56%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
4
1.14%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.28%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.28%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Plusle 8/97 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $92.52 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $138.53

$92.52

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 —

$27.87

PSA 7 −$96.27

$205.69

PSA 8 +$58.43

$333.28

PSA 9 +$169.43

$2,233

PSA 10 +$1,822

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $92.52 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
Plusle
National Pokédex #[311]
Card Number 8/97
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
Release Date24/11/2003
SeriesEX
Expansion Dragon
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points50 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Metal -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Poké-Body: Chain of Events
As long as Plusle is your Active Pokémon, whenever your other Active Pokémon, if any, attacks, you may use Cheer On after the first attack (you still need the necessary Energy to use Cheer On). You can't use Cheer On more than once in this way even if your other Active Pokémon has the Chain of Events Poké-Body.

Attacks

Cheer On
Remove 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon (including Plusle).
Extra Circuit
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. If you choose Pokémon-ex, this attack does 40 damage instead. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Plusle perched on a tree branch amidst green leaves, its expression lively and energetic against a shimmering, starry background that sparkles with colorful light effects.

Playability Overview

Plusle’s ability to heal damage through Cheer On is useful for stalling and maintaining board presence, but its low HP and limited damage output restrict its effectiveness in aggressive decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sunlit ForestPlace this Plusle card near the top of a forest or nature-themed page. The bright greenery and soft light make it a great fit alongside other playful, small Pokémon, especially Electric types. It’s a chill card that brings a sense of sunshine filtering through the leaves.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Cheerful / Soft Yellow / Woodland Creatures / Sunny Day

Plusle 8/97

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