Cubone

Expedition Base Set · #103 · Common

$253US · TCGplayer

$18.91EU · Cardmarket

+27%7-day (EU)

+31%30-day (EU)

CommonRarity

#13 of 165Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: heating up — +27% in 7 days; +31% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (reverseHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$126
Market	$253
Mid	$263
High	$400

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Reverse Holofoil	$253	$126 – $400
Normal	$60.89	$45.34 – $200

The same card, different print: $253 vs $60.89 — a 4.2× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€17.51
Avg 1-day	€6.50
Avg 7-day	€13.80
Avg 30-day	€13.32
Low	€3.00

Authenticity check

At $253, Cubone is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Cubone offered under about $127 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Cubone (Expedition Base Set #103) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Cubone from Expedition Base Set is worth about $253 (TCGplayer US market) and around €18.91 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Cubone rare?

Its rarity is listed as Common and it ranks #13 of 165 by value in Expedition Base Set. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

By current US market price, it's Gengar at $800.

Is Cubone's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +27% over 7 days, +31% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Cubone's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Cubone on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Cubone is fake?

Because it trades at $253, Cubone is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $253 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.