Question 1

What is the current market value of Mankey #53?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Mankey in HS—Unleashed at roughly $0.54. Over the last 7 days it gained 4.8%. It now sits 13.8% above its 30-day average of $0.47. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.37 to $0.54 (31% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Mankey #53 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent direction is upward at 4.8%; current pricing is 46% above the 90-day floor. With a 31% 90-day spread ($0.37-$0.54), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.47), the card is trading 13.8% higher. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +6196% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $80.00, while PSA 10 is $34.00.

Question 3

What is Mankey #53 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2010, HS—Unleashed introduced this print of Mankey. Card flavor text reads: "It is extremely ill-tempered. Groups of them will attack any handy target for no reason." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Fighting. It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Punch" and "Karate Chop". It is weak to Psychic type energy. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Mankey cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Mankey printings create a useful comparison set for Mankey. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.04 to $0.10 (150% spread). The current card sits +636% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.07. Notable alternatives include Mankey #98 (Surging Sparks) at $0.09, Mankey #133 (Fusion Strike) at $0.06, Mankey #90 (Destined Rivals) at $0.09, and Mankey #45 (Paldean Fates) at $0.06.

Question 5

What set is Mankey #53 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

HS—Unleashed entered circulation in 2010. It belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. With 96 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Mankey is card number 53 with a Common designation.

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