Defender
Base Set · 080/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
080/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Check the Price of Defender
Looking up the price of Defender? You're in the right place. This is an Uncommon card, #080/102 from the Base Set set. On PokemonPriceCheck we pull live market data so you can see exactly what it costs right now — currently around $1.49 for a raw Near Mint copy.
Defender Price by Condition
Right now, Defender costs about $1.49 for a Near Mint copy — that's the figure most buyers anchor to. What you actually pay swings a lot with condition: expect to pay around $1.49 for a Near Mint copy, dropping to roughly $0.28 if you're happy with a Damaged one. Here's the price by condition in full: Near Mint $1.49, Lightly Played $0.62, Moderately Played $0.57, Heavily Played $0.34, Damaged $0.28. If you're hunting for the cheapest way in, a played copy is usually the move.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 7 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.28 | $0.15 | $0.34 | 122 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.34 | $0.09 | $0.47 | 235 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.62 | $0.26 | $1.21 | 980 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.57 | $0.19 | $1.12 | 570 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.49 | $1.00 | $2.49 | 760 |
Where to Buy Defender & What to Pay
In the US, the main places to buy Defender are TCGplayer and eBay. Prices swing seller to seller, so always line up a couple of listings before you check out. At this price the card itself is cheap — shipping is often the bigger cost, so look for sellers who bundle or offer combined postage. Use PokemonPriceCheck to compare the current Defender price across conditions and graded tiers before you buy, so you know you're not overpaying.
