Defender
Base Set · 80 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNomor
80
Kelangkaan
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
650
Last Updated
Mar 7, 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. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Defender Price Analysis
The current market price for Defender from Base Set is $1.65 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 66.7x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Defender has increased in value by +7.1%, indicating growing demand among collectors. 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 8 5 | $40.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $42.64 | $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 | $1.65 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $0.15 | $29.99 | 575 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $34.25 | $29.99 | $125.00 | 36 |
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. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
