Question 1

How much is Tentacool 56/base3 worth?

Accepted Answer

Tentacool 56/base3 from Fossil is currently worth around £0.49 in Near Mint condition. Graded copies (PSA 9/10) can sell for significantly more.

Question 2

Is Tentacool 56/base3 rare?

Accepted Answer

It is listed as a Common card in Fossil. Rarer pull rates apply to Holo, Ultra Rare, Illustration and Secret Rare variants.

Question 3

What set is Tentacool 56/base3 from?

Accepted Answer

Tentacool 56/base3 was printed in Fossil (Base series).

Question 4

How do I know if my Tentacool card is real?

Accepted Answer

Check the print quality, texture, font, holo pattern and back colour. Compare to a verified copy and use the CardVaulty scanner to assist authentication. See our spotting fakes guide for a full checklist.

Question 5

What condition affects Tentacool's value?

Accepted Answer

Centring, surface scratches, edge whitening and corner wear all impact value. Mint and Gem Mint examples command large premiums; Played copies trade at steep discounts.

Question 6

Should I grade Tentacool?

Accepted Answer

Grading makes sense when the raw card looks Mint or better and the graded population/market supports a healthy premium over raw prices. PSA, CGC and Beckett are the main services.

Question 7

Where can I track Tentacool in my collection?

Accepted Answer

Sign in to CardVaulty and add this card to your Vault or Wishlist — we'll keep the live price, quantity and condition in sync for you.

Condition	Estimated value	Type
Poor	£0.07	Raw
Played	£0.15	Raw
Light Played	£0.27	Raw
Excellent	£0.37	Raw
Near Mint	£0.49	Raw
Mint	£0.59	Raw
PSA 8	£1.08	Graded
PSA 9	£1.71	Graded
PSA 10	£3.43	Graded

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