Defender Base Set 2 #109
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Defender is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#109), illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It's a Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $0.52 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $31 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 59× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 26 | $31$14–$36 | |
| PSA 9pop 54 | $10$4–$31 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
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Population across graders
Only 26% of 99 PSA-graded Defender copies are a gem-mint 10 (26 of 99) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 26.3% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$40); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $30.60 | $70.3 | −$40 | 58.8× |
| PSA 9 | $10.25 | $70.09 | −$60 | 19.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 99 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 26.3% | $31.00 |
| PSA 9 | 54.5% | $10.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 19.2% | $1.00 |
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
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Cross-market prices
90% spreadCurrently 90% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. 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.
Card text
Attach Defender to 1 of your Pokémon. At the end of your opponent's next turn, discard Defender. Damage done to that Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Card details
Other Defender cards
There are 3 different Defender printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Base Set 2 #109 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Defender (Base Set 2 #109) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Defender from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $0.52 ungraded (near-mint), and around $31 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 Defender?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Defender from Base Set 2 is worth around $31 — roughly 59× the raw ungraded value of $0.52.
Should I grade my Defender?
A PSA 10 sells for about $31 versus $0.52 raw — roughly a 59× 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 Defender rare?
Defender is a Uncommon card from Base Set 2 (card #109), illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. Its current blended market value is $0.52 ungraded.