Defender
Base Set · 80 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
80
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
650
Last Updated
Mar 15, 2026
About Defender
Defender is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 80 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Defender Price Analysis
The current market price for Defender from Base Set is $4.14 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.15 to a high of $29.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $110.00 — approximately 26.6x the ungraded market price. With a high volume of recorded sales (650+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Defender
Professional grading is available for Defender and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 7, PSA 10, PSA 6, PSA 8 5, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $40.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $9.99 | $8.22 | $100.00 | 19 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 7 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 11 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 6 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 7 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $4.14 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $2.50 | $0.15 | $29.99 | 575 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $40.00 | $29.99 | $125.00 | 36 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $28.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Defender a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Defender typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
