| Set | Aquapolis |
| Card number | 38 |
| Rarity | rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Hajime Kusajima |
| Released | Jan 2003 |
Tentacruel #38 Value (Aquapolis)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 15, 2026.
Tentacruel, illustrated by Hajime Kusajima, is a rare Pokémon from the 2003 Aquapolis E-Card set. Its water/poison typing and detailed depiction represent the set's effort to balance nostalgic Pokémon with newer mechanics.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $34.18 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $5.89 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €14.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €4.21 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €4.51 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 133 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $274.36 |
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Tentacruel #38: rarity, grading and trend
Tentacruel #38 is a rare Pokémon card from Aquapolis, the E-Card era (2003). It ranks as number 69 by price out of 182 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 8.0x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($34.18 to $34.18). The illustration is by Hajime Kusajima.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 9 | $12.78 | 1 |
| CGC | 8 | $31.22 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $274.36 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $83.45 | 4 |
| PSA | 8 | $101.02 | 1 |
| PSA | 7 | $53.62 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Tentacruel price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €14.99 | $34.18 |
| Sep 2026 | €14.72 | $32.05 |
| Aug 2026 | €6.57 | $25.14 |
| Jul 2026 | €7.96 | $6.40 |
| Jun 2026 | €13.42 | $6.40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tentacruel #38 worth on Oct 15, 2026?
As of Oct 15, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $34.18, a PSA 10 sells for around $274.36 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €14.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Tentacruel #38 worth?
As of Oct 15, 2026, a PSA 10 Tentacruel #38 sells for about $274.36 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $34.18 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Tentacruel #38 rare?
Tentacruel #38 is printed at rare rarity and ranks number 69 by price among the 182 cards in Aquapolis. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Tentacruel #38 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $34.18.
Is Tentacruel #38 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 8.0x raw ($240.18 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Tentacruel I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (38) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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