Slowpoke 042/198

Name: Slowpoke #42 - Scarlet & Violet | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: sv1-42
Price: 0.17 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Scarlet & Violet Base Released: Mar 31, 2023

Pokémon

Water Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 26.2 packs (3.8%)

Raw Prices

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0.17 $0.01 (6.25%)

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0.27 $0.05 (15.62%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	50.00	—	x185
PSA9	26.99	—	x100

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
3
60.00%
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PSA 9 Mint
2
40.00%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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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 Slowpoke 042/198 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.17 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.38

$0.17

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.17 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 Slowpoke

It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Slowpoke
National Pokédex #[79]
Card Number 042/198
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorNarumi Sato
Release Date31/03/2023
Regulation MarkG
SeriesScarlet & Violet
Expansion Scarlet & Violet Base
Standard FormatLegal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusIn Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Rest
This Pokémon is now Asleep. Heal 30 damage from it.
Headbutt20

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Slowpoke wading gently in clear, flowing water, its vacant eyes reflecting calm serenity as bubbles and ripples dance around its rounded, pink form beneath a softly clouded sky.

Playability Overview

Slowpoke can strategically heal itself with Rest for sustained presence, but its low damage output and heavy retreat cost limit its offensive and mobility options in battle.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Tranquil WatersThis Slowpoke card radiates a serene vibe with its dreamy underwater scene. It's perfect for a "Relaxation" page, especially when paired with other water-dwelling Pokémon that embody calmness, like Vaporeon or Lapras. The soft colors and gentle ripples give it a soothing aesthetic, making it stand out.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Calm / Pastel / Daydreaming / Water's Embrace

Slowpoke 042/198

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About Slowpoke

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