Lickitung
Base Set 2 · 048/130 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Number
048/130
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
914
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
About Lickitung
Lickitung is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 048/130 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Lickitung Price Analysis
The current market price for Lickitung from Base Set 2 is $1.89 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.90 to a high of $19.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $69.99 — approximately 37.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $12.99. The card has seen a -39.8% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (914+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Lickitung
Professional grading is available for Lickitung and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 4, CGC 7, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 3 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.09 | $2.09 | $2.09 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.49 | $2.99 | $3.85 | 27 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.06 | $8.06 | $8.06 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $6.86 | $6.86 | $6.86 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $69.99 | $116.18 | $116.18 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.35 | 48 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.47 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 87 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.89 | $0.90 | $19.99 | 291 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.77 | $0.35 | $1.77 | 253 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.62 | $0.57 | $0.69 | 126 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 6 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.83 | $1.78 | $1.78 | 27 |
Is Lickitung a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Lickitung typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. 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.
