Defender
Base Set 2 · 109/130 · Uncommon
Current Prices
系列
Base Set 2编号
109/130
稀有度
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
722
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Defender
Defender is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 109/130 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.
Defender Price Analysis
The current market price for Defender from Base Set 2 is $0.42 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.22 to a high of $0.25. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $26.00 — approximately 61.9x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $17.22. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +2.4% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (722+), 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 10, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. 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 | $1.31 | $1.31 | $1.31 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.80 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $26.00 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.27 | $0.20 | $0.35 | 229 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.18 | $0.16 | $0.16 | 47 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.42 | $0.22 | $0.25 | 244 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.30 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 159 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.82 | $2.69 | $2.69 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
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. 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.
