Hippowdon 88/160

Name: Hippowdon #88 - Primal Clash | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy5-88
Price: 0.77 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Primal Clash Released: Feb 4, 2015

Pokémon

Fighting Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 115.7 packs (0.9%) Evolves From: Hippopotas

Raw Prices

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holofoil

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0.77 $0.04 (5.48%)

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reverse Holofoil

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0.72

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,069.58	—	x1,389
PSA9	240.00	1.39%	x312
PSA8	44.84	—	x58
PSA7.5	63.00	—	x82
PSA7	21.00	—	x27

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	160.00	—	x222
PSA9	79.80	—	x111
PSA8	13.00	—	x18
PSA7	12.00	—	x17

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
3
30.00%
$1,069.58
PSA 9 Mint
3
30.00%
$240.00
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
2
20.00%
$44.84
PSA 7 Near Mint
1
10.00%
$21.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
1
10.00%
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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 Hippowdon 88/160 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.77 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.07

$0.77

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 —

$21

PSA 7 −$10.50

$44.84

PSA 8 +$10.24

$240

PSA 9 +$180.03

$1,070

PSA 10 +$901.76

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.77 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 Hippowdon

It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Hippowdon
National Pokédex #[450]
Card Number 88/160
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
Release Date04/02/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion Primal Clash
Evolves From
Hippopotas
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points130 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Attacks

Resistance Desert60
During your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon by Pokémon-EX.
Double-Edge100
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Hippowdon roaring fiercely as sand bursts powerfully from its body, creating swirling dust clouds against a clear blue sky with distant trees, embodying strength and desert dominance.

Playability Overview

Hippowdon's ability to block all effects from Pokémon-EX during your opponent’s next turn can provide strategic protection, though its high retreat cost and self-damaging attack require careful timing and support.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert RoarThis card has a powerful presence with Hippowdon's fierce expression and the sandy backdrop. It definitely deserves a spot on a "Desert Battle" page, ideally next to other Ground types like Sandshrew or Claydol. The warm color palette adds to its impact, making it stand out.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Fierce / Warm Tones / Ground Power / Sandstorm

Hippowdon 88/160

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PSA Graded Prices

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About Hippowdon

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Card Attributes

Attacks

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

Binder Inspiration

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