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Spinarak 5/98

Name: Spinarak #5 - Ancient Origins | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy7-5
Price: 0.06 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Ancient Origins Released: Aug 12, 2015

Pokémon

Grass Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 4.6 packs (21.7%) Evolves To: Ariados

Raw Prices

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0.06 $0.06 (50.00%)

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0.39 $0.02 (5.41%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	49.94	—	x128
PSA8	7.01	—	x18

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
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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
1
50.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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PSA 3 Very Good
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PSA 2 Good
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PSA 1 Poor
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Is Spinarak 5/98 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.06 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.25

$0.06

Raw

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.06 raw cost.

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About Spinarak

It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Spinarak
National Pokédex #[167]
Card Number 5/98
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
Release Date12/08/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion Ancient Origins
Evolves To
Ariados
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points50 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

String Shot
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Spinarak perched alertly atop a worn rooftop, surrounded by lush green leaves, its vivid eyes scanning the environment as it prepares to strike or evade unseen threats in its natural habitat.

Playability Overview

Spinarak's low HP and reliance on a coin flip for Paralysis make it too fragile and inconsistent for competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Forgotten RooftopsThis Spinarak looks like it’s hanging out on an old rooftop, giving off a quiet, hidden vibe. It works well as a subtle page anchor in a natural setting, paired with Bug types or other small critters that blend into foliage or ruins.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Earthy Green / Hidden Lair / Small Hunters

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Spinarak 5/98