Sentret · Neo Genesis, what to know.
About the Sentret card
Numbered 71 of 111 in Neo Genesis, released in December 2000, Sentret is a Common, a Basic Colorless-type carrying 40 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Sentret needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Sugimori is the lead character designer of Pokémon itself, so his card art carries the tight, on-model look that defined how the creatures appear in the games.
Printed on the card, the Sentret Pokédex entry reads: "A very cautious Pokémon, it raises itself up using its tail to get a better view of its surroundings."
What is Sentret worth?
Sentret is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Neo Genesis produced 1st Edition, Unlimited prints. For Sentret, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
Sentret is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft Wizards-era cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Sentret
Raw copies of Sentret are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Sentret is the practical move.
