| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 87 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Keiji Kinebuchi |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Pokédex #87 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
The Pokédex card, numbered 87 in the 1999 Base Set, is an Uncommon Trainer also by Keiji Kinebuchi. It plays a straightforward role and reflects the evolving complexity of Trainer cards in the first Pokémon release.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $0.55 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $0.37 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €48.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €8.24 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €5.45 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 42 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $179.25 |
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Why Pokédex #87 is priced where it is
Pokédex #87 is an Uncommon Trainer card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 72 by price out of 307 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 326x 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 ($0.55 to $0.55). The illustration is by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $67.25 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $22.13 | 2 |
| CGC | 8 | $19.55 | 4 |
| PSA | 10 | $179.25 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $31.55 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $23.76 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $22.41 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Pokédex price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €48.00 | $0.55 |
| Sep 2026 | €48.00 | $0.55 |
| Aug 2026 | €48.90 | $0.55 |
| Jul 2026 | €43.71 | $0.55 |
| Mar 2026 | - | $0.56 |
| Feb 2026 | - | $0.44 |
| Jan 2026 | - | $0.46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pokédex #87 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $0.55, a PSA 10 sells for around $179.25 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €48.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Pokédex #87 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Pokédex #87 sells for about $179.25 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $0.55 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Pokédex #87 rare?
Pokédex #87 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 72 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Pokédex #87 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $0.55.
Is Pokédex #87 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 325.9x raw ($178.70 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 Pokédex I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (87) 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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