Sinistea’s Pokemon TCG career has only had a brief time to brew up a few entries for this teacup’s resume, but the warm reception it received upon debuting makes it a prime candidate for growth. Whether you’re a Sinistea fanatic or just looking for an affordable point of entry into the Pokemon TCG, this adorable character has something for you.
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While Sinistea doesn’t seem like a prime contender to offer high returns if you’re looking for an investment, it’s a Pokemon you can enjoy for the love of the hobby. Its career only began during the Sword & Shield era, so we’ll have a quick journey through some modern sets where Sinistea makes its mark.
Cards are ordered according to their TCGPlayer Market Price, which is the average price you might pay for a copy of the cards below.
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Sinistea: Darkness Ablaze (Common) – $0.06
Setting The Table
Sinistea loves to play hide and seek, as this Pokemon frequently sneaks into the room when nobody is looking, relishing the opportunity to hide among genuine china and other kitchenware. Unfortunately for Sinistea, this card is valued almost as highly as one of its Phony forms.
This card was also reprinted in the Trick Or Trade holiday packs, but that version typically sells for a fraction of the Reverse Holo.
Although you should expect to pay more for the Reverse Holo version of this card, it doesn’t boast a separate market price on TCGplayer, so the Common version’s value is listed by default. However, once more Reverse Holo copies sell and TCGplayer adds a distinct market price, we’ll revisit this card to see if it’s found a place among the genuine articles.
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Sinistea: Obsidian Flames (Reverse Holo) – $0.14
Among Friends
Obsidian Flames has a few valuable cards to chase, but most of the set falls short of expectations compared to the rest of the top sets of the generation. However, Sinistea’s depiction in this set exceeds expectations, with a beautiful art style that places this Pokemon among real images of teacups.
Despite a relatively low value, this Sinistea card captures the Pokemon’s more mischievous side, as Sinistea enjoys blending in and deceiving people – just take a look at the Antique and Phony forms. While non-NM copies of this card only sell for a few pennies, NM copies can reach as much as 39 cents.
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Sinistea: Sword & Shield Base Set (Reverse Holo) – $0.16
The Finer Things
Sinistea’s debut card in the Sword and Shield base set won’t ever be considered the set’s most valuable card, but it offers a simple scene that depicts this teacup among other elegant glassware. While it’s uncertain if Sinistea is crashing a party or simply floating around an expensive home, it finds perfect contrast with its non-Pokemon kin.
This card’s Reverse Holo version more than triples the value of the common version, with near-mint (NM) copies of this card setting highs around 28 cents. However, if you’re not concerned with the condition and could settle for a lightly played (LP) copy, then you’ll only have to pay five or six cents to own this card.
Given their relatively recent releases, most of Sinistea’s cards should be available in LP or NM condition.
A Premium Promo
While all of Sinistea’s best cards thus far have featured this Pokemon attempting to blend in, this stunning promo card from the Scarlet & Violet era takes the cake as one of the biggest standouts on the list. The art style strays away from hyperrealism, focusing on a beautiful blend of colors, and embracing Sinistea’s central place in the chaotic scene.
This card’s market price sets it apart from the earlier entries by a significant margin, giving this card plenty of support for its future value. While sales tend to jump from as little as 20 cents to as much as 50 cents, this card’s value is heavily linked to its accessibility, so watch for its price to slowly creep toward the higher end of that range as it becomes harder to find.
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Sinistea: Shining Fates (Shiny Holo Rare) – $1.47
Glimmering Like Gold
Shining Fates is a gorgeous set packed with exceptionally valuable cards and Sinistea got some much-needed attention in it, not to mention being depicted in its shiny form for the first time in the Pokemon TCG.
Among its fellow Sinistea peers, this card currently stands as the holy grail, with a relatively high value to back up its claim. Sales range anywhere from 95 cents to as much as $1.98, though one of the biggest factors in these sales is finding a listing that offers cheap or free shipping to combine with other cards, given this card could technically cost more to ship than the card is worth.
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