Tentacruel
Aquapolis · 038/147 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
AquapolisNumber
038/147
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Tentacruel Worth?
Tentacruel (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Aquapolis set, card number 038/147. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Tentacruel Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Tentacruel (Aquapolis, 038/147) is worth around $36.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $36.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $6.96. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $36.00, Lightly Played $23.94, Moderately Played $10.60, Heavily Played $16.99, Damaged $6.96 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $150.50 — about 4.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $51.08.
Is It Worth Grading Tentacruel?
Grading Tentacruel can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($36.00) and a PSA 10 ($150.50) is about $114.50 — a 4.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $51.08, CGC 9.5 $71.66, PSA 8 $34.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $31.49 | $31.49 | $31.49 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $27.13 | $27.13 | $27.13 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $71.66 | $71.66 | $71.66 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $51.08 | $51.08 | $51.08 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.96 | $6.96 | $6.96 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $23.94 | $23.94 | $23.94 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 12 |
Is Tentacruel a Good Buy?
Tentacruel is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Tentacruel's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.