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Psyduck Card Details

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Psyduck
Pokemon Fossil  ·  1999  ·  #53
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000024705
Subgrades
9 Centering
8.5 Corners
7.5 Edges
9 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersClean and sharp corners with almost no visible wear. Tiny imperfections such as minuscule nicks & softening are present under magnification.
EdgesClean edges with minimal wear. Minor imperfections such as nicks & light chipping are visible by the naked eye and under magnification.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
Card Notes
The Fossil set arrived in 1999 as the fourth expansion of the original Pokemon Trading Card Game, capturing a moment when the franchise's popularity had become a genuine cultural phenomenon. Fossil introduced memorable mechanics like Ditto and the Fossil Pokemon themselves, which required special trainer cards to play. The set remains a cornerstone of first-edition collecting, representing the era when Pokemon cards were everywhere and the TCG was establishing itself as more than a passing trend. Psyduck, the confused water-type duck, has always been a fan favorite for its endearing personality and expressive artwork. This common card appears frequently in childhood collections and nostalgic lots, yet it remains sought after by collectors building complete Fossil sets or pursuing their favorite Pokemon across multiple releases and eras.
Market Value
$28.10 Grade 8-8.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 05, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$2.24
Grade 8-8.5
$28.10
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
Price data from PriceCharting
Population Insights
4 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
3 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8.5 THIS SLAB 1
4.5 2
1 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 8.5 / 7.5 / 9
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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