Slowpoke

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◇ Psychic

Slowpoke - Fossil (#55)

Pokémon Basic Common HP 50
TCGplayer market reference
$5.85
1stEdition · 2 variants
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Number
55
Illustrator
Miki Tanaka
Energy
Psychic
Incredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.
i About this card

Slowpoke - Fossil

Slowpoke is a Common Pokémon card from the Fossil Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Miki Tanaka. It sits at card number 55 in the Fossil checklist, classified as a Psychic-type Pokémon with 50 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a common card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEdition is $5.85. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Slowpoke has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#55 in Fossil) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 61Solid

Strong era strength.

Market Heat 65

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 40

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

1stEdition
$5.85 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
unlimited
$1.01 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 4714m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$5.85
Low
$1.26
Jun 2024
High
$8.50
May 2026
Avg
$6.20
Days tracked
240
data points
Change
+95.0%
since first tracked
Tracked since Feb 1, 2021 · 240 data points

Sale History 63 sales · since 2021-02-01

Raw high $5.88
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $4.99
RAW $5.88
RAW $4.73
RAW $3.49
RAW $4.23
RAW $2.42
RAW $2.93
RAW $2.29
RAW $2.36
RAW $3.62
RAW $2.25
RAW $2.26
RAW $3.30
RAW $2.49
RAW $2.36
? Card FAQ

Slowpoke FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Slowpoke from Fossil worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEdition is $5.85. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Slowpoke?

This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Slowpoke has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Slowpoke?

Miki Tanaka illustrated this card. See Miki Tanaka's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Slowpoke released?

The Fossil set released in 1999, so this card (#55 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Slowpoke?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Slowpoke legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.