Defender
Base Set · 080/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumara
080/102
Nadirlik
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,941
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Defender
Defender is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 080/102 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.
Defender Price Analysis
The current market price for Defender from Base Set is $1.60 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.50 to a high of $2.14. Over the past 30 days, Defender has increased in value by +29.0%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,941+), 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: PSA 7. 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 | PSA 7 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.26 | 67 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.34 | $0.25 | $0.30 | 160 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.52 | $0.15 | $0.59 | 439 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.60 | $0.50 | $2.14 | 606 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.65 | $0.42 | $1.22 | 666 |
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.
