Pokemon card values › XY › Muscle Band #121

Set	XY
Card number	121
Rarity	Uncommon
Type	Trainer
HP	0
Artist	5ban Graphics
Released	Feb 2014

Muscle Band #121 Value (XY)

$4.18 raw near mint

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

How much is Muscle Band #121 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $4.18, the Cardmarket low is €6.90. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Muscle Band is a Trainer item card from the XY base set, numbered 121 and illustrated by 5ban Graphics. As an Uncommon card, it was printed in higher quantities than the set's Rare and Holo Rare cards. Muscle Band remains a functional piece of XY-era design rather than a chase card. Its value sits in the affordable tier for most collectors building a complete XY set.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$4.18
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€6.90
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€4.14
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€3.14
Cardmarket listings available	182

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

Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

What sets the price of Muscle Band #121

Muscle Band #121 is an Uncommon Trainer card from XY, the XY era (2014). It ranks as number 14 by price out of 146 cards in the set. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($4.18 to $4.18). The illustration is by 5ban Graphics.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
PSA	7	$4.77	2

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Because Muscle Band is a common utility Trainer card, grading premiums tend to be modest compared to Pokemon-illustrated Rares from the same set. Collectors typically grade it only when completing a full graded XY run rather than as a standalone investment. Centering and edge wear on the black border are the most common reasons for lower grades.

Muscle Band price history

Jun 9, 2026Low $2.11 · High $4.18Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€7.05	$4.18
Oct 2026	€7.45	$4.18
Sep 2026	€7.45	$4.18
Aug 2026	€5.47	$3.52
Jul 2026	€5.36	$2.11
Jun 2026	€3.85	$2.11

Muscle Band doesn't carry the visual appeal of a Pokemon card, so its demand comes mostly from set builders and players revisiting XY-era decks. Condition sensitivity seems moderate, since the dark border shows whitening easily. Long-term trend data isn't well documented for this card, so collectors should treat any pricing patterns as observational rather than confirmed. It's a card better understood through set context than isolated demand.

Frequently asked questions

What is Muscle Band #121 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $4.18, the Cardmarket low is €6.90. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Muscle Band #121 rare?

Muscle Band #121 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 14 by price among the 146 cards in XY. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Muscle Band #121 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $4.18.

How do I check which printing of Muscle Band I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (121) 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.

Why do people collect Muscle Band?

Most collectors pick it up while completing a full XY set rather than seeking it out individually. Muscle Band is a set-completion card more than a standalone collectible.