Pokemon card values › Platinum › Lotad #SH4

Set	Platinum
Card number	SH4
Rarity	Rare
Type	Pokémon
HP	50
Artist	Masakazu Fukuda
Released	Feb 2009

Lotad #SH4 Value (Platinum)

$120.79 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Lotad #SH4 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $120.79, the Cardmarket low is €1,470. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Rather than joining Platinum's numbered LV.X lineup, Lotad SH4 belongs to the 2009 set's special shiny group. Its unusual SH numbering and Masakazu Fukuda illustration turn a modest Pokémon into a scarce, visually distinct pull. Market data places it within Platinum's upper tier by value, with recent results running above the shorter-term average.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$120.79
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€1,470
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€46.13
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€40.74
Cardmarket listings available	71

Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket

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Lotad #SH4: rarity, grading and trend

Lotad #SH4 is a Rare Pokémon card from Platinum, the Platinum era (2009). It ranks as the most valuable card out of 133 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. Over the last 30 days the price rose +121%, from $54.70 to $120.79. The illustration is by Masakazu Fukuda.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
BGS	9	$467.43	1
CGC	9	$222.97	5
CGC	8	$92.37	1
PSA	9	$1,113	5
PSA	8	$222.58	5
PSA	7	$80.00	4

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Even without a documented gem-mint multiple, the substantial raw band can justify grading a genuinely sharp copy. Foil scratches and print lines deserve priority under angled light, followed by corner whitening that is common on cards handled during the late-2000s era.

Lotad price history

Jun 28, 2026Low $54.70 · High $120.79Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€1,470	$120.79
Oct 2026	€1,018	$104.18
Sep 2026	€96.66	$54.76
Aug 2026	€68.06	$55.13
Jul 2026	€60.00	-
Jun 2026	€66.63	-

Completing Platinum's shiny trio is a clear reason to seek Lotad SH4. It precedes Swablu SH5 and Vulpix SH6 in a compact subset whose separate numbering gives it a distinct identity within a broader master set.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lotad #SH4 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $120.79, the Cardmarket low is €1,470. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Lotad #SH4 rare?

Lotad #SH4 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 1 by price among the 133 cards in Platinum. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.

Is Lotad #SH4 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it rose +121% to about $120.79. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

How do I check which printing of Lotad I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (SH4) 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.