Rotom 5/17

Name: Rotom #5 - POP Series 9 | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: pop9-5
Price: 4.38 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: POP Series 9 Released: Mar 1, 2009

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 30.3 packs (3.3%)

Raw Prices

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normal

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4.38 $0.19 (4.53%)

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holofoil

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5.52 $0.43 (8.45%)

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cracked Ice Holofoil

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	125.00	—	x29

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2
15.38%
$125.00
PSA 9 Mint
5
38.46%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
2
15.38%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
1
7.69%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
7.69%
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PSA 5 Excellent
2
15.38%
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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 Rotom 5/17 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $4.38 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $37.22

$4.38

Raw

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PSA 9 —

$125

PSA 10 +$76.37

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $4.38 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 Rotom

Its electric-like body can enter some kinds of machines and take control in order to make mischief.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Rotom
National Pokédex #[479]
Card Number 5/17
Card RarityRare
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date01/03/2009
SeriesPOP
Expansion POP Series 9
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Darkness +20
Resistance Colorless -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Poké-Power: Type Shift
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this power. Rotom's type is Psychic until the end of your turn.

Attacks

Poltergeist30+
Look at your opponent's hand. This attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Trainer, Supporter, and Stadium card in your opponent's hand.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Rotom glowing with an electric blue aura, its orange, smiling face centered amidst swirling sparks and stormy, dark clouds, radiating a mischievous, electric energy in a chaotic, nighttime sky.

Playability Overview

Rotom's flexible typing and Poltergeist attack offer strategic versatility, but its low HP and moderate retreat cost limit its durability in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric StormThis Rotom card fits well as a page anchor on an Electric-themed page. Its crackling energy and dark, charged background pair nicely with other Electric types or tech-inspired Pokémon, creating a dynamic, buzzing vibe that keeps the energy up.Additional Binder Suggestions: Stormy Sky / Energetic / Electric Yellow / Tech Pulse / Static Shock

Rotom 5/17