| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 86 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Keiji Kinebuchi |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Pokémon Flute #86 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Pokémon Flute debuted in the 1999 Base Set as an Uncommon Trainer card illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It stands out for its role in gameplay involving switching SLEEP status conditions, a hallmark of early Pokémon TCG strategy.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $2.22 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $1.80 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €13.48 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €10.19 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 8 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $526.53 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Pokémon Flute #86: rarity, grading and trend
Pokémon Flute #86 is an Uncommon Trainer card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). A PSA 10 sells for about 237x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -3.1%, from $2.29 to $2.22. The illustration is by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS | 9 | $17.99 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $23.23 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $37.69 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $526.53 | 4 |
| PSA | 9 | $79.52 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $40.95 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $25.48 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Pokémon Flute price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | - | $2.22 |
| Sep 2026 | €59.79 | $2.28 |
| Aug 2026 | €59.79 | $2.51 |
| Jul 2026 | €40.80 | $2.75 |
| Jun 2026 | €5.75 | $2.65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pokémon Flute #86 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.22, a PSA 10 sells for around $526.53 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Pokémon Flute #86 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Pokémon Flute #86 sells for about $526.53 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $2.22 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Pokémon Flute #86 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -3.1% to about $2.22. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Pokémon Flute #86 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 237.2x raw ($524.31 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 Pokémon Flute I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (86) 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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