Slaking Ruby & Sapphire #12
Slaking is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Ruby & Sapphire (#12), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 2 Colorless-type Pokémon with 120 HP, evolving from Vigoroth, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $20.38 ungraded. 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 9 | $72$67–$100 | |
| PSA 8 | $46$23–$60 | |
| PSA 7 | $31$31–$31 |
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 ~$70.71 grading fee → 3.6× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $72.45 | $70.71 | −$19 | 3.6× |
| PSA 8 | $45.63 | $70.45 | −$45 | 2.2× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
78% spreadCurrently 78% 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
44% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Vigoroth.
About the Pokémon
SLAKING spends all day lying down and lolling about. It eats grass growing within its reach. If it eats all the grass it can reach, this POKéMON reluctantly moves to another spot.
Card details
Other Slaking cards
There are 9 different Slaking printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Ruby & Sapphire #12 (Rare Holo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Slaking (Ruby & Sapphire #12) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Slaking from Ruby & Sapphire is worth approximately $20.38 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Slaking rare?
Slaking is a Rare Holo card from Ruby & Sapphire (card #12), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $20.38 ungraded.