Shaymin 38/127

Name: Shaymin #38 - Platinum | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pl1-38
Price: 5.8 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Platinum Base Released: Feb 11, 2009

Pokémon: Shaymin

Grass Type Rare Illustrator: Kouki Saitou Pull Rate: 1 in 34.5 packs (2.9%)

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

5.80 $0.14 (2.36%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

11.78

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

7.23

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	228.00	—	x19
PSA9	38.63	3.30%	x3.3
PSA8	26.52	1.92%	x2.3

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
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20.00%
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PSA 9 Mint
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
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PSA 7 Near Mint
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
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40.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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PSA 3 Very Good
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0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
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0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
20.00%
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Is Shaymin 38/127 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $5.80 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $38.85

$5.80

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $5.80 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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About Shaymin

It lives in flower patches and avoids detection by curling up to look like a flowering plant.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Shaymin
National Pokédex #[492]
Card Number 38/127
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date11/02/2009
SeriesPlatinum
Expansion Platinum Base
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 Water -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Energy Blow10+
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Shaymin.
Aromatherapy40
Remove 2 damage counters from each of your Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Shaymin playfully bounding through a vibrant meadow filled with yellow flowers, surrounded by gently falling pink petals beneath a bright, clear sky, embodying nature’s cheerful and serene spirit.

Playability Overview

Shaymin’s ability to scale damage with Energy and heal damage from your Pokémon makes it a versatile support option for balanced offense and sustainability in longer matches.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Floral SerenityThis Shaymin card radiates tranquility with its soft colors and gentle floral motifs. It’s perfect for a "Garden Bliss" page where you can showcase other Grass-type Pokémon with nature themes. Try pairing it with cards that feature flowers or soft landscapes to enhance that serene vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Meadow / Calm / Pastel / Flower Power / Nature's Embrace

Shaymin 38/127