| Set | EX Team Rocket Returns |
| Card number | 9 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Kouki Saitou |
| Released | Nov 2004 |
Dark Slowking #9 Value (EX Team Rocket Returns)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Near the end of the opening Dark holo sequence, Dark Slowking appears as a Rare Holo illustrated by Kouki Saitou. The card comes from late 2004's EX Team Rocket Returns and holds a relatively strong place in the set's price order. Its Dark naming also captures the release's deliberate callback to earlier villain-themed sets.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $97.43 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €55.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €47.34 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €45.08 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 51 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,418 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Dark Slowking #9 is priced where it is
Dark Slowking #9 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from EX Team Rocket Returns, the EX era (2004). It ranks as number 17 by price out of 111 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 15x 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 ($97.43 to $97.43). The illustration is by Kouki Saitou.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $64.88 | 2 |
| ACE | 8 | $49.50 | 2 |
| CGC | 10 | $250.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $142.79 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $144.78 | 2 |
| CGC | 7 | $84.79 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,418 | 4 |
| PSA | 9 | $808.44 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $179.65 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $179.65 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Dark Slowking price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €55.00 | $97.43 |
| Oct 2026 | €50.89 | $97.43 |
| Sep 2026 | €53.62 | $97.43 |
| Aug 2026 | €50.72 | $97.43 |
| Jul 2026 | €49.90 | $97.43 |
| Jun 2026 | €49.90 | $29.06 |
| May 2026 | €52.28 | $29.06 |
| Mar 2026 | €39.74 | $29.06 |
| Feb 2026 | €43.75 | $46.79 |
| Jan 2026 | €49.90 | $65.90 |
| Dec 2025 | €48.50 | $39.68 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dark Slowking #9 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $97.43, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,418 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €55.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Dark Slowking #9 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Dark Slowking #9 sells for about $1,418 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $97.43 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Dark Slowking #9 rare?
Dark Slowking #9 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 17 by price among the 111 cards in EX Team Rocket Returns. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Dark Slowking #9 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $97.43.
Is Dark Slowking #9 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 14.6x raw ($1,321 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 Dark Slowking I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (9) 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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