Tentacool
Fossil · 56 · Common
Current Prices
Set
FossilNumero
56
Rarità
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
1,595
Last Updated
Mar 15, 2026
About Tentacool
Tentacool is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 56 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.
Tentacool Price Analysis
The current market price for Tentacool from Fossil is $0.47 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.15 to a high of $9,899. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $119.00 — approximately 253.2x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -35.5% 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 (1,595+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Tentacool
Professional grading is available for Tentacool and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 7 5, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PCA 8, PCA 9, PGS 8 5, PSA 10, 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 | CGC 7 5 | $24.90 | $24.90 | $24.90 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $34.64 | $34.64 | $34.64 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 8 | $39.44 | $18.88 | $60.00 | 13 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 | $55.00 | $30.00 | $80.00 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 5 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $70.00 | $50.00 | $100.00 | 16 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $0.47 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $29.90 | $24.99 | $29.90 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $50.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 5 | $20.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $1.60 | $0.15 | $9,899 | 1,470 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $9.00 | $1.99 | $50.00 | 39 |
Is Tentacool a Good Investment?
As a common card, Tentacool's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. 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.
