Xerneas EX
Celebrations: Classic Collection · 97/146 · Classic Collection
Current Prices
Number
97/146
Rarity
Classic Collection
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Xerneas EX Worth?
Xerneas EX (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Celebrations: Classic Collection set, card number 97/146. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Xerneas EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Xerneas EX (Celebrations: Classic Collection, 97/146) is worth around $4.38 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.38, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.13. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.38, Lightly Played $3.47, Moderately Played $2.44, Heavily Played $2.19, Damaged $2.13 — 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 $29.15 — about 6.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $21.95.
Is It Worth Grading Xerneas EX?
Grading Xerneas EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.38) and a PSA 10 ($29.15) is about $24.77 — a 6.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $21.95, CGC 10 $25.00, CGC 9.5 $20.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.30 | $4.30 | $4.30 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.59 | $4.19 | $4.99 | 159 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.25 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $19.38 | $19.38 | $19.38 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 31 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.15 | 42 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $11.40 | $11.40 | $11.40 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $21.95 | 28 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.13 | $2.13 | $2.13 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.19 | $2.19 | $2.19 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.47 | $3.00 | $4.09 | 238 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.44 | $2.44 | $2.44 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.38 | $3.39 | $7.58 | 2,147 |
Is Xerneas EX a Good Buy?
As a common, Xerneas EX holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Xerneas EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
