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Seadra 48/111

Name: Seadra #48 - Neo Genesis | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: neo1-48
Price: 3.23 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Neo Genesis Released: Dec 16, 2000

Pokémon: Seadra

Water Type Uncommon Illustrator: Shin-ichi Yoshida Pull Rate: 1 in 11.7 packs (8.5%) Evolves From: Horsea Evolves To: Kingdra

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

3.23 $0.13 (4.19%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

1.43 $0.11 (7.14%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	272.70	—	x84
PSA9	49.36	—	x15
PSA8	15.44	—	x4.8
PSA7	15.00	—	x4.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	88.85	—	x62
PSA9	23.16	—	x16
PSA8	13.00	—	x9.1
PSA7	20.00	—	x14

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
55
23.40%
$272.70
PSA 9 Mint
111
47.23%
$49.36
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
51
21.70%
$15.44
PSA 7 Near Mint
11
4.68%
$15.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
4
1.70%
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PSA 5 Excellent
2
0.85%
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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 Seadra 48/111 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $3.23 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.90

$3.23

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 —

$15

PSA 7 −$18.18

$15.44

PSA 8 −$17.80

$49.36

PSA 9 +$11.71

$272.70

PSA 10 +$206.02

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $3.23 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 Seadra

An examination of its cells revealed the presence of a gene not found in Horsea. It became a hot topic.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Seadra
National Pokédex #[117]
Card Number 48/111
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorShin-ichi Yoshida
Release Date16/12/2000
SeriesNeo
Expansion Neo Genesis
Evolves From
Horsea
Evolves To
Kingdra
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
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Bubble10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Mud Splash30
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, choose 1 of them and flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Seadra poised against a textured, dark underwater backdrop, its sharp fins and fierce expression emphasizing its dragon-like attributes with an aura of silent strength and vigilant readiness.

Playability Overview

Seadra offers strategic value with its potential to paralyze and chip away at both active and benched Pokémon, though its reliance on coin flips can make its effectiveness inconsistent.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Underwater WondersThis artwork captures Seadra with a dynamic swirl of blues and yellows, reflecting its oceanic nature. I’d place this card with other aquatic Pokémon that have a vibrant, flowing feel, like Gyarados or Kingdra. The bubbles in the art add a playful touch, making it perfect for a lively underwater scene.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Playful / Bright Colors / Sea Life / Bubble Fun

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Seadra #48/111 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Seadra #48/111 from Neo Genesis — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Seadra #48/111 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Seadra has moved up 4.2% to $3.23. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Seadra #48/111?

Seadra #48/111 appears roughly 1 in 11.7 packs, which works out at 8.5% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Neo Genesis.

How rare is Seadra #48/111?

Seadra #48/111 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Neo Genesis.

Is Seadra #48/111 worth grading?

At $3.23 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $272.70, giving a net return of +$206.02 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$11.71 and PSA 8 returns −$17.80, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Seadra #48/111 exist?

PSA have graded 235 copies of Seadra #48/111, of which 55 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 23.4%, or roughly 1 in 4.3 graded copies.

Is Seadra #48/111 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 23.4% gem rate, Seadra grades better than the Neo Genesis average by 5.6 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Seadra #48/111?

Seadra #48/111 was illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida, who has illustrated 108 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Seadra #48/111 released?

Seadra #48/111 was released on 16 December 2000 as part of Neo Genesis. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Seadra 48/111