Defender
Base Set (Shadowless) · 080/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Nummer
080/102
Seltenheit
Uncommon
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
391
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Defender
Defender is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 080/102 in the expansion. This is the Unlimited variant. 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 (Shadowless) is $2.60 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.60 to a high of $2.60. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $69.99 — approximately 26.9x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $27.95. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 391 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Defender
Professional grading is available for Defender and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 4 5, CGC 5 5, CGC 6, CGC 7, CGC 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.54 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 92 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.60 | $2.60 | $2.60 | 95 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 20 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.89 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $15.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.50 | $32.01 | $32.01 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $19.99 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $69.99 | $399.00 | $399.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $4.00 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $27.95 | $121.09 | $121.09 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.48 | $0.55 | $0.55 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.02 | $1.03 | $1.03 | 44 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $3.10 | $3.10 | $3.10 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.36 | $1.36 | $1.36 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.91 | 1 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.89 | $1.89 | $1.89 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.50 | $9.01 | $9.01 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.00 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $22.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 3 |
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. 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.
