Tentacruel Fossil #44
Tentacruel is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Fossil (#44), illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It's a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP, evolving from Tentacool, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $5.25 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $275 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 52× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $275$220–$288 | |
| PSA 9 | $42$39–$56 | |
| PSA 8 | $25$18–$33 | |
| PSA 7 | $22$14–$30 | |
| PSA 6 | $19$19–$22 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$72.74 grading fee → 52.4× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $275.23 | $72.74 | +$197 | 52.4× |
| PSA 9 | $41.65 | $70.41 | −$34 | 7.9× |
| PSA 8 | $25.01 | $70.24 | −$50 | 4.8× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 1,634 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 20.1% | $275.00 |
| PSA 9 | 45.5% | $42.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 34.4% | $5.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
51% spreadCurrently 51% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
34% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Tentacool.
“The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.”
About the Pokémon
The tentacles are normally kept short. On hunts, they are extended to ensnare and immobilize prey.
Card details
Other Tentacruel cards
There are 9 different Tentacruel printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Fossil #44 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Tentacruel (Fossil #44) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Tentacruel from Fossil is worth approximately $5.25 ungraded (near-mint), and around $275 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Tentacruel?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Tentacruel from Fossil is worth around $275 — roughly 52× the raw ungraded value of $5.25.
Should I grade my Tentacruel?
A PSA 10 sells for about $275 versus $5.25 raw — roughly a 52× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Tentacruel rare?
Tentacruel is a Uncommon card from Fossil (card #44), illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Its current blended market value is $5.25 ungraded.